ECZ REGISTERS OVER 4.3 MILLION VOTERS

The Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- has registered over 4.3 million voters since the voter registration exercise started on November 9.

ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Patrick Nshindano says the Commission has continued making progress in registering voters countrywide.

Mr. Nshindano said this during a press briefing in Lusaka today.

Meanwhile, Mr. Nshindano has warned people against obtaining multiple voters’ cards stating that such illegality will be dealt with accordingly.

He revealed that two people have since been arrested for obtaining multiple voters’ cards.

The ECZ Chief also stated that the commission has beefed up security at various voter registration centres to prevent theft of kits.

And Mr. Nshindano has announced that the Commission will on December 9 to 12, 2020 be registering eligible voters in correctional facilities countrywide.

He further disclosed that the commission has not yet decided on the issue of extending the voter registration exercise.

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