When Are The 2021 Elections In Zambia?
Zambia’s General elections will be held on 12 August 2021 to elect the President and National Assembly.
The President is elected by the two-round system
Of the 167 members of the National Assembly, 156 are elected by the first-past-the-post system in single-member constituencies, with a further eight appointed by the President and a Speaker and his two deputy speaker elected from outside the National Assembly.
In Zambia if you want to vote, you need to b a full Zambian citizen who is over 18 years+ whilst National Assembly candidates must be at least 21.
A Scan of Opposition Parties in Zambia and Their Leaders
In 2021, it is more likely the presidential ballot may include three more parties, namely, the Chishimba Kambwili-led National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dr. Fred M’membe’s Socialist Party (SP).
The Social-Democratic Patriot for Economic Progress (PeP) led by Mr. Sean Tembo,
The Charles Chanda-led United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ).
The Economic and Equity Party President Chilufya Tayali has also said people will be surprised because he will be on the ballot in 2021.
Therefore, from 9 presidential candidates in 2016, the Presidential Ballot in 2021 is more likely to have, at least, 14 candidates, if the opposition do not agree on a single candidate.
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