MMD leader Nevers Mumba has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Police to ensure that the Patriotic Front also abides by the COVID-19 related regulations during campaigns. Last week, ECZ discouraged the holding of rallies by political parties during campaigns as they are super spreaders of the COVID-19 virus. And in an interview, Mumba urged ECZ to ensure that they provide a level playing field for all candidates. “Our position has been that elections must be based on equal opportunities and a level playing field for all candidates. That’s what democracy entails. If the ECZ proposes that no opposition party holds rallies and use other means to bring in voters, MMD has no problem with that as...

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