SACCORD PREDICTS POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN LUSAKA AND WESTERN PROVINCE

A recent survey has revealed the possibility of post-election violence in Lusaka and Western provinces.

The survey, done by SYNOVATE, was commissioned by the Southern African Centre for Reconstructive Resolution of Disputes –SACCORD.

At least 1,683 people were interviewed during the survey with a plus or minus 2.2 margin of error at 95 per cent.

Apart from revealing that 82 per cent of Zambians are against violence, the study also indicted the law enforcement agencies’ laxity in addressing issues of violence.

And SACCORD Executive Director, Lee Habasonda has cited intolerance as one of the reasons for political violence.

Meanwhile, Transparency International Zambia has urged the electorate to turn up in numbers in Tuesday’s general elections.

TIZ President, Reuben Likufa says each and every vote will help shape the destiny of the country for the next 5 years.

Mr Lifuka has said a high voter turnout will help voters make their decision known through the ballot box.

Zambians go to the polls on Tuesday to elect the republican president, members of parliamentary as well as councilors.