Africa-Press – Zambia. The Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP, says the ongoing voter registration exercise is failing, especially in the Copperbelt Province.
Party president, Antonio Mwanza claims the process is poorly managed and is stopping many young people from registering to vote.
In a statement released on Saturday,DPP President Antonio Mwanza did not hold back. He said the voter registration process in areas like Chingola, Kitwe, and Ndola has been characterised by what he called “gross inefficiencies and poor planning.”
Mr Mwanza claimed that many registration centres on the Copperbelt are consistently closed. He said equipment often does not work and staff are left with nothing to do. He blamed a lack of preparation by the Electoral Commission Of Zambia-ECZ.
The DPP leader listed several major failures. He said there has been no effective public awareness campaign, leaving many people unaware of how to register.
He also said there are too few registration centres, and that constant power cuts, or loadshedding, have paralysed the process because no backup generators are provided.
Mr Mwanza issued a warning to the Electoral Commission.He said if the ECZ continues with this, “negligence,” it will be responsible for destroying confidence in the 2026 general elections.
He called on church groups, civil society, and traditional leaders to join the demand for a transparent and credible registration process.
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