UPND Deputy Secretary General Getrude Imenda says the party did not adopt a woman candidate for the Lumezi by-election because it is a very fierce competition, arguing that women lack financial resources compared to men. Imenda says the UPND would have adopted a woman if all political parties had levelled the playing field by doing the same. Recently, NGOCC Executive Director Anna Anamela stated that the Lumezi by-election presented a perfect opportunity for all political parties, including UPND, to nominate women and demonstrate their commitment to enhance women’s political participation. Anamela added that it was disappointing that the ruling party opted to adopt a man when there was a female candidate vying for the position. Meanwhile, NDC leader Saboi Imboela...