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Edgar Lungu lost the 2016 elections and was about to conceed to HH but was told to sit down and leave the matter in the hands of those that were managing elections on the part of PF-UPPZ President Charles Chanda

UPPZ President Charles Chanda Speaks On 2016 Elections UPPZ President and UPND Alliance member Charles Chanda has shared his views on the 2016 general elections. In a statement posted online, Mr. Chanda claimed that the late former President Edgar Lungu was initially preparing to concede…

Edgar Lungu lost the 2016 elections and was about to conceed to HH but was told to sit down and leave the matter in the hands of those that were managing elections on the part of PF-UPPZ President Charles Chanda

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UPPZ President Charles Chanda Speaks On 2016 Elections

UPPZ President and UPND Alliance member Charles Chanda has shared his views on the 2016 general elections.



In a statement posted online, Mr. Chanda claimed that the late former President Edgar Lungu was initially preparing to concede, but was advised to allow party officials to handle the electoral process.



He further alleged that additional votes were later accounted for during that period.



Mr. Chanda also congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his election victory.

UPPZ president and UPND Alliance member Charles Chanda writes: ECL actually lost the 2016 elections and was about to conceed to HH but was told to sit down and leave the matter in the hands of those that were managing elections on the part of PF. They did the needful and found 80 000 votes. This is how they stole and today they want to pretend as if they are saints.

Viva President Hakainde Hichilema for defeating the criminals

Source: Zambian Observer — Read more

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