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Government Through The Lusaka High Court STOPS The Post, Mobi Tv, Muvi Tv From Announcing Election Results As Heavy Armed Soldiers ‘Seal’ State House
The Lusaka High Court has granted an exparte injuction to restrain the Post Newspapers, Muvi Television, and Mobi International Limited from publishing and announcing results of the 2011 tripartite elections.
Lusaka High Court Judge Jane Kabuka says “it is hereby ordered and directed that the defendants whether by themselves, servants, agents or whomsoever be and are hereby restrained from printing, publishing, running or carrying speculative stories on the tripartite election results held on 20th September, 2011 and subsequent dates and further from printing, or publishing or announcing election results before official results have been made by the electoral commission of Zambia.”
Judge Kabuka has further ordered that “if you the within mentioned respondents whether by yourselves, servants, agent or otherwise howsoever disobey this order you shall be liable to contempt of court and shall therefore be committed to prison.”
The three private media institutions have also been restrained from announcing election results ahead of, and prior to the Electoral Commission of Zambia verification and announcement.
High Court Judge Kabuka has since set September 23, 2011 as date for the interparte hearing.
The injunction was filed by Attorney general Abyudi Shonga.
Meanwhile, State house has been sealed by heavy armed soldiers when Mr. Banda is on record urging other political parties taking part in the elections to accept the election results.
However, the Patriotic Front (PF) has since written to the European Union Election Observation Mission to intervene in the turn of events which they said may lead to civil strife if not brought under control.
Tumfweko is however keeping tabs on what is happening and obtaining on the ground and will keep you updated.
Posted by Editor
on September 22, 2011. Filed under LATEST NEWS, Random.
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Free mensom
September 22, 2011 at 6:35 am
Welcome to the revolution,the dick has to go
D
September 22, 2011 at 6:42 am
Chimwemwe old nakadoli market burnt down,and no media z covering tht.ECZ web hacked nd results manipulated,stil no data.Whr r u people?
Mo taim
September 22, 2011 at 6:42 am
There we go again.The government in power trying to use their position to their advantage.What happened to democracy and freedom of the press ?
Ala Bee
September 22, 2011 at 6:45 am
Fellow Zambians,
Most of you are wondering why I held a closed door meeting with the EU observers. The reason is simple.
That Kaponya called Sata is heading for a clear victory and I have not prepared myself mentally and emotionally to lose. So in my desperation, I summoned the EU boys and girls and threatened them of the “danger” Sata’s victory poses to my very useful trips abroad. And have you seen how Thandiwe stopped buying clothes from Kamwala? Awe shuwa !?!
So in the interest of national security (aka my trips abroad and Thandiwe’s new wardrobe), I have muzzled all news outlets not under my control and that of William Banda. Further more, any one who even whispers Sata winning may cause me a heart attack so the punishment is therefore death by hanging.
Yours tluely.
Ala B
p/s: I have added more security at State House to make sure no one comes here to remind me that Sata has won.
chazya
September 22, 2011 at 6:47 am
no matter what they try to do,the will of the people shall prevail.remember what happened to Baghbo.
Juggler
September 22, 2011 at 6:48 am
Power is sweet indeed!
Ala Bee
September 22, 2011 at 6:48 am
Oh, and be warned – I did not hesitate to kill people in Mongu. So killing you is really even easier given my experience.
Your president
Ala Bee
Juggler
September 22, 2011 at 7:01 am
But why leave people in suspense when the results are ready as we speak?
ki
September 22, 2011 at 7:03 am
Thought that we had freedom of information. BOMA is showing us that results my change from polling station to verification centre.
t bag
September 22, 2011 at 7:04 am
in our precious Gods name,may the wil of the zambian people prevail.i knw my God neva fails.God bless mother zambia,AMEN.
C.E.C
September 22, 2011 at 7:16 am
why are these fuckers taking all these measures?they know but we shall see.
ziman
September 22, 2011 at 7:18 am
Lice i said its clear that RB has lost the elections. The results are with all political parties as they had election agents compiling results after the counting of votes. PVT has been carried out by various opinisatior like CARITAS they ve all data compiled so let the will of the people prevail. Viva pa Bwato we know the comments which hh will make ati this is a frivolous case kamo ngani ena
torres
September 22, 2011 at 7:20 am
ths z total madnes nd an act v desperation.
abena congo DR
September 22, 2011 at 7:23 am
we ar red 2die 4our victory.idiot gadafi did the same.we can fight tho we ar nt trained NATO is on our side.rupinya jst step dwn idiot
A HUNK
September 22, 2011 at 7:30 am
KUYE BEBELE!These soldiers are mere men who cant fight the will of God.
Twa LAIPONONAFYE!
solwezi
September 22, 2011 at 7:32 am
You can do what you want but know this wether your thret or not you are out of the office
grundig mwale
September 22, 2011 at 7:34 am
The will of the people should prevail by all means. This means every vote from all the 150 constituencies should be counted. You cannot start celebrating winning a football match even before you have reached half time. Let us be patient brothers.
After all this is just politics. Whoever wins, we still have to work together to develop mother Zambia. In fact the reason we all are so emotional about this election is because we all care about this country and want the best for it. Our differences only lie on how we do this.
I doubt very much if any lazy person would benefit even if any of the candidates win. The truth is that any diligent hard working person would be successful regardless of whoever takes over. This is fundamental in every society.
Buffalo Soldier
September 22, 2011 at 7:38 am
Tumfweko, dont mislead the masses. I work in Arakan and a while ago I passed by State House and apart from 1 cop manning the Presidents Lane, there are no ‘heavily armed soldiers’ ! Dont alarm the situation
Celeb in the Making..
September 22, 2011 at 7:46 am
God loves this country! MMD kuya bebele!
Analyst
September 22, 2011 at 7:47 am
Ba Ala Bee be serious! This is not a laughing matter.
You are a pitiful jester.
susan
September 22, 2011 at 7:48 am
ala,rupiah u oways claim2 b a peaceful man? Y not step dwn peacefully ratha dan b dropd shameful.jst humble yoself n acept dat u v lost.viva pa bawato,his execellency,mr micheal chilufya sata.
Thandiwe Banda masaya
September 22, 2011 at 7:58 am
As long as there is information black out people will speculate, give the masses information then they wont panic. Its like the chaos theory. But as long as ECZ and the president dont that, the possibility of chaos will be there.
Mpangula Mputyu
September 22, 2011 at 8:01 am
This RB since he is NOT Zambian he does not care if Zambia goes on fire. All Political parties had monitors. So what have they compiled from the polling statins and from the Civic Centres. If MP’s are celebrating their individual wins as announced in Districts. what the hell is going on at ECZ. NO wonder they did not want PVT. Where are the fake pastors who were acting as praise singers for RB?
chakaba Kaluba
September 22, 2011 at 8:02 am
Another Babo.But in Zambian style………..Power is sweet, mwe bantu. Sata katekeko nao, please.
FTJ
September 22, 2011 at 8:04 am
RB, this is not the way I used rig. If you did not kill me, I would have shown you the smart way of doing it.
perry
September 22, 2011 at 8:06 am
this might sound bitter, but people, am sorry, i also wanted change from rupiah banda’s corruption more than everyone of you. but listen, the program is like this; today, they are going to finish announcing, declare rupiah as winner,tomorrow swearing in. sata will lose by a small margin. all is set.ecz has all the figures to make rupiah win, this caused the delay in announcing.this is true from a liable source rupiah will be president no matter wat happens, thats why you are seening those soldiers.guests are being invited already. QUESTION;
WHAT IS THE WAY FORWARD?
chakaba Kaluba
September 22, 2011 at 8:07 am
Viva pa Bwaaatoooooooooooooooo!!! Let Sata rule Zambia, you criminals. The entire ECZ is full of criminals.We shall not allow them to cheat us this time around.
Chessey Maketula
September 22, 2011 at 8:11 am
Allah is great!!! No matter what, only the prefered candidate must win these elections. No more cheats!!!
mambwecc
September 22, 2011 at 8:11 am
zambians wake up this is dictatorship. where is our freedom of press. and where has this verification which has always been rejected come from all because of ala b.
ngamla
September 22, 2011 at 8:12 am
Kanshi courts work at night???? Never knew that this is so new to me….. Developing backwords
joseph
September 22, 2011 at 8:14 am
communication is sending information and receiving feedback.Rb how are u going to get a feedback by stoping yo own feedback.I smell a BIG CRUSH.
jackal
September 22, 2011 at 8:19 am
such things will just cause more speculation and the results being rejected by the electorate across the country. there is totally no transparency in these elections. the EU and the rest of the outsiders cannot choose who should lead Zambia. let the will of the people prevail. if the Zambians want HH or Sata, then let it be. but if ecz is withholding results like this, they should not blame the people if they run amok because they are inciting people by keeping them in suspense.
mwansa
September 22, 2011 at 8:23 am
In our living son JESUS christ our will shall prevail. nothing is hinder under da sun our LIVING GOD sees in darkness n brings to LIGHt so he shall do it.
CHINVINDINVINDI
September 22, 2011 at 8:26 am
Rupia BAGBOY, DO NOT POKE AT SWAM OF BEES!
WARNING TO ECZ; DONT ANNOUNCE RESULTS TO PLEASE RB. YOU WILL BE CITED AT THE HAQUE
Revolution Erupting
September 22, 2011 at 8:28 am
Any which change must come; by the ballot or the bullet, by the bible or the GUN. Tunisia lead the way and so everyone must follow.
Revolution erupting
September 22, 2011 at 8:29 am
Any which way change must come; by the ballot or the bullet, by the bible or the GUN. Tunisia lead the way and so everyone must follow.
Analyst
September 22, 2011 at 8:32 am
Grundig Mwale,wise words indeed!
Chessey Maketula
September 22, 2011 at 8:40 am
Viva pa Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaatoooooooooooooooooooo!!!
twinkle
September 22, 2011 at 8:41 am
they are taking long to release results so that they can be manipulated no wonder mambilima had to be recalled: she’s has xperience in rigging.. sure why not just accept defeat. If RB has won announce we move on .. REMEMBER YOU MANIPULATORS YOU’LL REAP WHAT YOU SOW..
chongo
September 22, 2011 at 8:41 am
Sata has won bcoz he has reached 56% JUST DECLARE HIM HAS PRESIDENT.
jackal
September 22, 2011 at 8:52 am
but what are the results from southern province, we will have a rude shock to learn that hh has actually won the presidency hehehe. someone give us some feedback on southern and central provinces.
Jevic
September 22, 2011 at 8:57 am
Zambians,let the will of the people prevail
tsunamy
September 22, 2011 at 9:10 am
yabaaabaaa the way it is,is that they are trying to calm every one before annoucing the results,they know zambia has the i dont care attitude and life goes on way of thinking,belive me you next week on this day all will go on with their lives regadless of the out come.
Tripoli
September 22, 2011 at 9:19 am
burn..burn..burn….zambia on fire ..lets start the fire….
MJ
September 22, 2011 at 9:27 am
Let the will of God prevail. This Guyz wants to steal votes again. Am very disappointed with Irene what is her problem? She wants to sacrifice the souls of many Zambian to benefit herself. God will punish them. No wonder we are mysteroius death in Zambia. (Presidents dying every year)
Dandi Crazy
September 22, 2011 at 9:28 am
Pa Bwaaatooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Juggler
September 22, 2011 at 9:39 am
I hope today doesn’t end without declaring the final results. Its high time all of us started attaching importance to such national issues. If these tricksters had their way, they would just remain mute as though no election had been conducted in the first place…. just hopping we would all wake up, having forgotten that an election had actually taken place. Lol. And business would continue as usual for them. This continued suspense is really calculated. I know this from my UNZA days. I will seat back and watch without blinking for the time being. The ball is in their court after all.
mwanya nshamyebe
September 22, 2011 at 9:45 am
all this madness is what is going to bring chaos in our peaceful nation, results are supposed to be announced as they come? why the silence. its time for change. accept defeat and step down. we don’t want another bagbo preeeeeeeeeeez!
Buffalo
September 22, 2011 at 9:51 am
they are the same people who will make him leave State House.
atn
September 22, 2011 at 9:54 am
fire it’s on ka….