Tonse Ntanda ward candidate fails to show up

By Tamara Muswala

Filing in of nominations for the Ntanda ward by election in Mpongwe on the Copperbelt is under way.

Returning officer for the ward KASAPO BWALYA announced the opening of the nomination center at Ntanda Primary School in Mpongwe at exactly 09: hours this morning.

The New Congress Party under Tonse Alliance Candidate who was scheduled to file his nominations first between 10:00 and 11:00 hours this morning failed to show up.

And the Leadership Movement Candidate who was second from 11:00 to 12:00 hours has also not shown up.

Others expected to file in the nominations are the Socialist Party Candidate who is expected to file in between 13:00 to 14 hours this afternoon.

The ruling UPND Candidate GLADYS KANGUMU will be the last one to file her nominations between 14:00 to 15:00 hours this afternoon.

Meanwhile the returning officer KASAMPO BWALYA said he will accord the candidates who have not filed in more time to do so before the closing of the nominations.

The seat fell vacant following the death of the UPND Councilor ADRIAN CHILUBWA on 20th November last year.

The by-election will be held on 6th February 2025.