Tiz Demands Immediate Reopening Of Courts
Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has observed with concern the closure of the country's courts on the final day for filing presidential election petitions. Executive Director Maurice Nyambe stated that the unsigned memorandum directing staff not to report for work on grounds of "security concerns" is troubling given the post-election period. Mr. Nyambe added that the decision blocks an aggrieved presidential candidate from exercising his constitutional right to challenge the election results. He observed that the timing of the administrative directive […]
