ECZ to write to Lungu, HH

The resolution to write to the two political party leaders was arrived at after the meeting discovered that violence was perpetrated by members of the two parties

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia is expected to write to President Edgar Lungu and opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema to help the commission by encouraging their supporters to remain peaceful during the July 26 by elections.

The is one of the resolutions made after the commission met with Church mother bodies, political parties and the Zambia Police to discuss the norms and standards of stakeholder conduct in view of the 5 June Chilanga Parliamentary by-election.

This engagement resulted in various expectations that were outlined for political parties, the Zambia Police, the media, traditional leaders, civil society, the youth, Churches and for the ECZ itself.

The resolution to write to the two political party leaders was arrived at after the meeting discovered that violence was perpetrated by members of the two parties

This is according to a statement issued by ECZ, signed by 21 stakeholders, and made available to the Daily Nation in Lusaka yesterday.

Other resolutions made included that changes in the election campaign schedule should be communicated in advance and agreed upon among the parties involved so that the programme was harmonised and clashes avoided.

Meanwhile, the church has pledged to openly name and shame any political party that does not meet the expectations of conduct during campaigns and poll day.