Police counsel political players ahead of by-elections

The Zambia Police Service has urged all the political players in the by-elections taking place tomorrow in Solwezi West and Lubansenshi Constituencies to abide by the provisions of the Electoral Code of Conduct.

Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga-Chanda has also assured the electorates in the two Constituencies that officers will be at hand to ensure that they exercise their democratic right freely without any form of intimidation or threats.

Ms Chanda says manpower in both constituencies has been reinforced and patrols have been stepped up to handle any volatile situation that may arise.

She says all political parties are expected to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner and that Police officers will receive maximum cooperation from all the stakeholders during and after the by-elections.

Ms Chanda states that those who will opt to perpetrate any form of electoral violence will be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.

She has since urged members of the public to report anyone suspected to abrogate the provisions of the electoral code of conduct to the nearest Police officer or stakeholder.