KABIMBA RULES OUT RUN-OFF IN THIS YEAR’S ELECTION SAYING TONSE LACKS STRUCTURE TO FORCE SECOND ROUND By Elesani Phiri Economic Front President and UPND Alliance Member Wynter Kabimba has dismissed suggestions that this year’s general election will result in a presidential run-off. Mr. Kabimba argues that this is because the opposition Tonse Alliance lacks the […]

KABIMBA RULES OUT RUN-OFF IN THIS YEAR’S ELECTION SAYING TONSE LACKS STRUCTURE TO FORCE SECOND ROUND

By Elesani Phiri

Economic Front President and UPND Alliance Member Wynter Kabimba has dismissed suggestions that this year’s general election will result in a presidential run-off.

Mr. Kabimba argues that this is because the opposition Tonse Alliance lacks the structures and capacity to force a second round of voting.

‎He has told Phoenix News that the Tonse Alliance has only fielded 154 out of 226 parliamentary candidates and has failed to contest nearly half of the available local government positions, placing it at a major disadvantage.

‎Mr. Kabimba noted that the UPND has already secured seven parliamentary seats and six council chairperson positions unopposed, which he said gives the ruling party a strong head start ahead of the polls.

‎He has maintained that the opposition lacks the organizational structures and logistical efficiency required to mount a successful challenge against the UPND in the forthcoming election.

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