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By Wilson Mulinda

The Consortium of Civil Society Organisations –CCSO- has urged stakeholders to remain objective and patient as they await the announcement of the 70 new constituencies to be created.

Consortium Chairperson ISAAC MWANZA has commended the Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- for conducting the process in an open manner and engaging relevant stakeholders.

Speaking at the close of the Southern Province delimitation sittings, Mr. MWANZA said transparency strengthens public confidence in the electoral system and encourages citizens to take ownership of the vote.

He added that not every district will be considered at this stage, as only 70 constituencies have been proposed.

Meanwhile, ECZ Commissioner Major General VINCENT MUKANDA assured districts that failed to reach consensus during their sittings that their submissions would still be taken into account.

Major General MUKANDA said the Commission had also outlined the criteria that districts must meet to qualify for delimitation.

ECZ Chairperson MWANGALA ZALOUMIS has since urged District Electoral Officers to remain alert, noting that election periods often present various challenges.

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