Police assures parties of fair treatment during campaigns

Esther Katongo

The Zambia Police has assured political parties taking part in the July 26th by-elections of fair treatment throughout the campaigns.

Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says now that nominations have been conducted and campaigns have started, the police expect cooperation from parties contesting the by-elections.

Ms. Katongo has told QTV news by telephone that the police want the by-elections to be peaceful.

She states that police commands in all the areas where by-elections are being held have devised plans of how they will police the polls.

Ms. Katongo says the ultimate is to ensure that law and order is observed.