INDEPENDENT presidential candidate Given Katuta’s running mate John Nyirenda has resigned from the August polls. Nyirenda becomes the third running mate to resign from the polls after Andyford Banda ditched Dr Brian Mushimba and Moses Mawere dumped Harry Kalaba. In a letter addressed to the Electoral Commission of Zambia, Tuesday, Nyirenda said his decision was made voluntarily, after careful consideration with his family, friends and traditional leaders. “I, John Nyirenda of NRC number 465717/52/1 do hereby formally notify the Electoral Commission of Zambia of my decision to withdraw as the running mate to the independent presidential candidate, Rev Dr Given Katuta, for the August 2026 General Election. This decision has been made voluntarily and after careful consideration with my family,...