The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), has announced the resignation of three candidates from the Mandevu Parliamentary by-election. According to a public notice issued by ECZ today, 30th October 2026, the candidates who have resigned are Mr Ntazana Musukuma Mutungwa of the…

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), has announced the resignation of three candidates from the Mandevu Parliamentary by-election.

According to a public notice issued by ECZ today, 30th October 2026, the candidates who have resigned are Mr Ntazana Musukuma Mutungwa of the Leadership Movement (LM), Mr Daniel Chisenga of the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), and Mr Daniel Daka, an independent candidate.

The Commission disclosed that the three candidates resigned through letters dated 28th October 2026, which were served on the Commission on 29th October 2026.

Following the resignations, Mr Adrian Banda of the United Party for National Development (UPND) remains the only validly nominated candidate in the race.

However, in accordance with Regulations 20(3) and 52(2) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016, Mr Banda will be declared duly elected as Member of Parliament for Mandevu Constituency without the need for an election, effective 5th November 2026.

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