Nominations underway in Petauke

By Joy Nyambe

Nominations for the Petauke Central Constituency Parliamentary by-election are underway.

Returning Officer Sibeso Muimui officially declared the nomination center open at 9 hours.

The first candidate scheduled to file in the nomination was an independent candidate, Mutale Katongo, who, however, failed to do so as he reportedly developed high blood pressure.

His agent, Peter Nyanje, who stood in for him, told journalists that Mr. Katongo’s nomination could not be accepted as he had to present a soft copy of his picture and a letter to confirm his candidature.

Mr. Nyanje complained that his candidate has also not been allowed to use his preferred symbol on the ballot.

He, however, said he has been advised to come back later at 15 hours today for his candidate to file in.

Meanwhile, Leadership Movement’s Joshua Tembo has successfully filed in his nomination.

Mr. Tembo expressed confidence about winning the seat and promised to develop all the rural parts of Petauke constituency.

Also scheduled to file in their nominations are candidates from the Democratic Union, Socialist Party, Citizens First, New Congress Party, and the Forum for Democracy and Development.

These will be followed by another independent candidate, after which the UPND candidate will file in later in the day.

The Petauke Central Constituency Parliamentary by-election will be held on February 6, 2025.