Zambia’s president Hichilema wins second term
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing a 60 per cent share of the vote, the electoral commission has announced. Hichilema’s win was widely expected, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile getting 38 per cent of the votes cast. The remaining 12 candidates trailed far behind. The result … The post Zambia’s president Hichilema wins…
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second five-year term by winning 60% of the vote in the recent election, according to the electoral commission. His closest opponent, Brian Mundubile, received 38% of the votes, with the remaining 12 candidates trailing significantly behind. The contest was contentious, with Mundubile initially claiming victory and alleging voting irregularities without evidence, while some opposition figures were arrested and accused of plotting an insurrection.
Despite the controversy, Hichilema, 64, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him upon being declared the winner, emphasizing that Zambia is a peaceful, law-abiding, and democratic nation. Hichilema's supporters celebrated in the streets of Lusaka, the capital, wearing the red colors of his party, the United Party for National Development (UPND).
The opposition's response to the results remains uncertain, as it is unclear if they will contest the election outcome.
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