UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu says the ruling party cannot be embarrassed if they lose the Chawama by-election, as they have lost elections before. He has also insisted that the mealie-meal being distributed in the constituency is for their foot soldiers, who also need to be fed. The News Diggers editorial suggested that the UPND was engaging in vote-buying in Chawama, arguing that their distribution of mealie-meal was unjustifiable. The editorial also stated that the ruling party was under pressure to prove political dominance after the removal of Tasila Lungu, adding that losing the seat would be embarrassing for them. However, responding to these claims in an interview, Nkandu said losing and winning were both part of democracy, but added...
