POLITICAL PARTIES CITED FOR BLATANT BREACH OF ELECTORAL CODE

Transparency International Zambia Executive Director, Goodwell Lungu says political players in the country have fallen short of complying with the Electoral Code of conduct.

Mr Lungu was speaking today on Muvi TV during a TIZ programme dubbed Transparency and Integrity programme monitored in Lusaka.

And Anti-Voter Apathy Project –AVAP- Director, Bonnie Tembo said political parties fail to engage in conflict resolution.

Speaking on the same programme, Young African Leaders Initiative Chairman, Andrew Ntewewe called on the electorate not to tolerate corruption.

Meanwhile, MISA Zambia Chairman, Daniel Sikazwe called on the media to be innovative in their work.

Meanwhile, Alliance for Democracy and Development President, Charles Milupi says people of Western province are tired of being led by people from other provinces.

Mr Milupi also says the general elections are an opportunity for the Western province to redeem itself politically, economically and socially.

Speaking at a public rally in Mongu yesterday, Mr Milupi said the September, 20^th general elections provide an opportunity for the people of Western Province to change government.