Constitutional Court · 31 July 2026

Zambian Civil Liberties Union and Ors v Attorney General and Anor (2026/CCZ/010) [2026] ZMCC 22 (31 July 2026)

Whether independent candidates must cease party membership at nomination or only two months before the election. Flynote Constitutional Law — Elections — Independent candidates — Timing of non‑membership requirement under Article 51(a) — Whether tied to nomination date or two months before election Electoral Law — Remedies — Nomination challenges and disqualification — Role of election petitions and the Electoral Process Act Read full summary

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