Zambia’s president wins second term with 60pc of the vote
Hichilema's win was widely expected, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile getting 38pc of the votes cast. The remaining 12 candidates trailed far behind.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing 60% of the vote, according to the electoral commission. His closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, garnered 38% of the votes cast. The remaining 12 candidates received far fewer votes. The result came after a contentious process, with Mundubile initially claiming victory and alleging voting irregularities without presenting evidence.
Some leading opposition figures were also arrested on suspicion of plotting an insurrection. Hichilema, 64, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and affirmed Zambia's status as a peaceful, democratic nation. His supporters celebrated in the streets of Lusaka, Zambia's capital. Since multiparty democracy returned in 1991, presidential transitions in Zambia have been conducted through the ballot box. It remains uncertain whether the opposition will contest the election results.
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