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PF President Hon. Edgar Lungu Upbeat, Calls For Calm
Lusaka, January 22, 2015 – With 90 constituencies having been called in so far by the ECZ that are showing that our candidate Hon. Edgar Lungu is comfortably ahead in the race, I would like on behalf of the party, to re-affirm our call for calm as the Commission finalizes the results. As a ruling party, we fully comprehend that the Zambian people want a complete set of results and a winner declared as soon as possible but then we are also cognizant of the fact that the law does exist and it must be followed so that we continue leading by example.
The President is in constant touch with party representatives across the country and wishes to assure our supporters that he is satisfied with the ongoing yield the party continues to make. Please understand that democracy is not only about numbers but also largely about patience and our party as the facilitators of this process want only to follow the law as it is stipulated in the Electoral Act. We do not want to be like others that want to take matters in their own hands by declaring themselves winners before the votes are cast and also by showing resistance in accepting defeat before the cast votes are counted.
ECZ yesterday extended voting in 51 of the total of 6435 polling stations country-wide due to bad weather and we respect the decision of the commission. If we can wait a day, there must be nothing wrong in waiting another hour or two in the name of democracy and political maturity. I therefore urge our supporters and our members to continue being a shining example of peace and unity and let the ECZ under Justice Ireen Mambilima do its job, which so far they (ECZ) have shown they can do well.
Zambia has yet again shown—as observed by international monitors and local ones—that it can go through a crucial poll, even at short notice as a united front, serve for a few regrettable differences but over-all, “we have scored yet another first in the region as a peaceful country and an even greater score as a responsible ruling party.”
Let me also let you know that I have spoken to our President Hon. Lungu who remains “up-beat and confident” that the Zambian voters have made the right decision in this election and that decision is likely to continue keeping him ahead of the race, even at the end of the race. Hon. Lungu is a God fearing man, a man who wants nothing but peace. He has won many battles during the period preceding this election and we have no doubt, his winning streak shall continue rising, given the hard work he has put into this race as a person and the support he has received from the party.
He wants to continue building health posts, expanding on the 8000kms of roads, expanding on the 4500 houses for the defence personnel and increasing bed spaces in universities and other higher institutions of learning, including economic diversification and an acceptable constitution. This is but an election… it is not the end of the world. God Bless you all. Issued By: Mr. Davies Chama SECREGTARY-GENERAL
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Chisenga
January 22, 2015 at 11:10 pm
IMWE BA LT, YOU HAVE ALREADY MOVED FROM 91 CONSTITUENCIES TO 129 CONSTITUENCIES. WHY ARE YOU AGAIN TALKING ABOUT 91 CONSTITUENCES. TAKING US BACK.YOUR STORIES ARE QUESTIONABLE.
bwalya
January 22, 2015 at 11:12 pm
humble thy self mr president
Pathako Pinu
January 22, 2015 at 11:15 pm
Hey asshol3 UPND douchiebags right now am in the back office with ECZ officials as a SADC observer so EL is confirmed presido.Even security has beefed up for EL who is holed up @ Arrakan Barracks as advised by Intelligence personnel.Invitation cards already sent out for EL inauguration ceremony.Custom hand made tailored Tuxedo suit is been made in Paris right now under special VVIP order & delivery.Wiyu!!!
voice of reason
January 23, 2015 at 12:07 am
you cannot be allowed to right from the back office..lies!!
Chims
January 22, 2015 at 11:41 pm
ECZ comfirmed results in 111 constituencies indicate that PF Edigar Lungu has 670,397 = 48.7% followed by his rival UPND Hakainde Hichilema with 641,343 = 46.7%. The difference is 29,054 votes = 2%. This comes to the total number of 4,055,809 registered voters, 1,371,778 casted votes and 13,755 of rejected votes. This update is at 23:00hours by ECZ chairperson Ireen Mambilima. God bless u all as we look forward to se our new president of our land Zambia.
kakolwe
January 22, 2015 at 11:59 pm
Hakuna kulala!!
Keep the data flowing!!
Kwena akalumendo ka Hakevoti Hilyakwe kalapepekele mipani!! Nelyo kalushile, kalebutukafye.
Actually, the worst pain is were wapusafye ‘kwempe!’
I once kept a niece who could not make it to grade 10 coz Env Scie she scored 39. She was inconsolable!! The friend who had just passed in 3 subjects was the one that was encouraging her just to repeat. She even insulted the markers for havint not been kind enough!! Same nabena Hatalala Hafuka.
20.01.15
January 23, 2015 at 1:49 am
..:..BOY kakolwe GO ON THE POST NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK PAGE.OUT OF 116 Constuencies
EL 695,821
HH 630,240
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IS 65,581
REMAINING CONSTITUENCES ARE 34
NOW OUT OF 34 CONSTITUENCES
(PF STRONGHOLDS REMAINING
18 MAJORITY IN EASTERN PROVINCE,THEN NORTHERN AND KAPIRI CONSTITUENCY)
(UPND STRONGHOLDS REMAINING
16 ARE UPND CONSTUENCES,
ONLY 1 FROM SOUTHERN PROVINCE-KATOMBOLA CONSTITUENCY
MAJORITY FROM WESTERN PROVINCE THEN WESTERN & CENTRAL PROV and have voters per constituency
in the range between 3000-7000)
FOR HH TO CATCH UP WITH THE 65,581 DIFFERENCE IS NOW ALMOST WISHFUL THINKING CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT EL WILL ALSO HAVE ADDITIONAL VOTES FROM THESE 34 CONSTITUENCES.EL IS LIKELY TO WIN BY A 50,000 MARGIN
Rita
January 23, 2015 at 12:00 am
God’s time is the best. PF we are behind you, you will carry the day because God is there who does not segregate tribes as we are all one in your eyes, there is no tribe in your Kingdom. Amen.
mj banda
January 23, 2015 at 12:20 am
Even if HH loses with one vote, it’s all losing and means he will not touch plot 1
Tom
January 23, 2015 at 1:17 am
he is indirectly conceding defeat just wait for the final whistle man.
KATEKA ni HH ifintu ni lungu
January 23, 2015 at 2:58 am
lets wait and see gents
Judge Joe Bidden
January 23, 2015 at 5:42 am
It’s good to be a spectator. God bless Zambia
HH 4 ever
January 23, 2015 at 6:49 am
Aleisa alepepeka,,,,,!!!, EL aleya ale afula
Hate tribalism
January 23, 2015 at 7:24 am
Can’t wait to attend your inauguration hon. Lungu my president! As for Hakaivotela Heka, he will never have my vote, not in this life because his party has clearly proved to the world to be tribal..anybody who has seen the voting patterns in southern and western provinces can attest to this.
malende
January 23, 2015 at 7:30 am
In our area we followed HH with no doubt until we heard he is a Satanist. Then we sat down and agreed to the fact that Zambia is a Christian nation, so we changed our choice. We are supporters of UPND but the leader has dirty hands.
PanAfricanist
January 23, 2015 at 8:35 am
ECZ has the philosophy which enatils managing pipo expectation. When they start announcing the results, the front runner needs to remain at the top. otherwise if a front runner is overtaken by hh in this case, this may create anarchy.
For this reaspn, I see EL still at the top once the last vote is counted.
umuntu
January 23, 2015 at 9:51 am
Only a Tonga can be upnd president! Bafikala!!!!
jojo
January 23, 2015 at 9:52 am
am in support with d.chama peace is what we know in zambia and no matter what E.L will carry the day.In sport short conment,let the man so called kalushi bwalya move out office and his friend janza then zambia can win afcon 2017.
D-zone
January 23, 2015 at 11:45 am
…..keep on fighting whilst we eat nshima at
home peacefully!