Deputy Government Chief Whip Likando Mufalali has rejected claims that the nullification of Tasila Lungu’s Chawama parliamentary seat was politically driven. He attributed the decision to Ms. Lungu’s alleged lack of cooperation and disregard for parliamentary procedures.
Speaking on Lusaka’sChatbackprogram, Mr. Mufalali stated that after an ultimatum was issued, the former lawmaker should have arranged to attend parliamentary sittings virtually rather than abandoning her duties entirely. Lungu had reached out to the Speaker regarding her extended absence from the House, Parliament would have granted her that permission, but that was not the case,” said Mr.
He added that the UPND will campaign in Chawama Constituency, noting that the by-election—scheduled for January 15, 2026—could have been avoided through dialogue between Ms. Lungu and Parliament. Mufalali expressed confidence that the UPND will win the upcoming parliamentary by-election. He emphasized the importance of all constituencies across the country having proper representation in the National Assembly through present leaders.
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