THE nullification of Honourable Joe Malanji’s election as Kwacha member of parliament is senseless and unfair in many ways. In the English language, there is a naughty expression which states that “The law is an ass”. When we look at the circumstances surrounding the nullification of Honourable Malanji’s seat, it is appropriate to say that in this case, the law has indeed proved to be an ass. Apart from being an affront to justice, this development, in the manner that it has occurred, presents a dilemma on the institution of Electoral Commission of Zambia and exposes serious flaws in its management of elections and the adoption process. Honourable Malanji is not our darling. There are several areas where we have...

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