Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Court premises in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, and elsewhere have been shut as the deadline for filing a petition against the outcome of the recent presidential election approaches.
Zambia's court buildings, including the High Court in Lusaka and the Supreme Court, have been sealed off as the deadline for filing a petition against the recent presidential election result looms. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, who came in second with 38% of the vote, plans to challenge the outcome citing irregularities.
Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema, who secured 60% of the vote, is set to be inaugurated on September 1st. Mundubile is reportedly hiding due to threats he received, following the arrest of opposition figures and the death of former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya during a security operation. Lawyers arriving at the sealed-off courts were asked to leave, with one witness reporting an encounter with armed men.
Despite the sealed courts, the inauguration preparations seem to continue. The youth and sport ministry has invited journalists to observe the arrangements at the National Heroes Stadium.
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