Zambian opposition leader, Brian Mundubile has declared his intention to contest the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema through the judicial process.
The electoral commission on Tuesday declared Hichilema, 64, the winner of the August 13 election with about 60 per cent of the votes, while Mundubile secured 38 per cent.
The President is the leader of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity, while his main challenger ran under the United Party for National Development.
In a statement on Wednesday, Mundubile said there were crucial questions to ascertain whether the constitutional requirements for a free, fair, transparent and credible election were met.
The candidate confirmed the documentation of “serious irregularities, inconsistencies and circumstances surrounding the conduct, counting, transmission and declaration of results.”
Mundubile, 55, a former Member of Parliament for Mporokoso, said compiled evidence would be presented before the appropriate judicial forum along with the petition.
The court will be asked to
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