By Staff Reporter
Kanchibiya member of parliament has demanded that the UPND administration must for transparency’s sake release the delimitation report submitted to them by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)
In a press statement, Chanda argued that as a people’s representative, he was deeply committed to the principles of transparency, equity, and democratic accountability, and wished to make a simple but important call to the Government on this Sabbath day.
“It is in the spirit of national interest, beyond partisan lines, that I urge the Government to immediately make public the Delimitation Report prepared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). The recent gazetting of the figure ‘55’ as the proposed number of new constituencies makes the need for openness even more pressing,” Chanda argued. “Delimitation is not merely a technical or administrative exercise. It carries far-reaching implications for representation, political participation, resource allocation, and equitable development across our Republic. Citizens have a fundamental right to know how boundaries are being redrawn and how such decisions will affect their voice in Parliament and access to national resources.
Chanda noted that the integrity of the country’s democracy did not just depend on the outcome of elections, but on the processes that shape the electoral framework.
“Transparency in delimitation will: Build public trust;
Ensure stakeholder and citizen buy-in; Reduce suspicions of gerrymandering; and Affirm that we are all equal partners in Zambia’s democratic project,” stated Chanda. “This call is not about political advantage. It is about safeguarding democratic integrity and strengthening the institutions we all rely upon, regardless of political affiliation. The Constitution must not be treated as a tool of convenience, but a covenant that binds us all to fairness, equity, and the rule of law.
“I reiterate: The people of Zambia deserve access to the full Delimitation Report. We cannot claim to deepen our democracy while withholding the very information that shapes its foundation.Country first. Always.”
