CNPP Congratulates Zambia’s President-Elect

Posted by Ignatius Okpara African News, Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Friday, August 20th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has congratulated the President-elect of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema on his presidential victory, saying fee fair and credible election remains key to development of any nation.

Recalled that the Zambia’s opposition leader, was on Monday declared winner of last week’s keely contested presidential election in the country, defeating the incumbent President Edgar Lungu by over a million votes.

CNPP in a statement issued is made available to African Examiner in Enugu Thursday by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu noted that “free, fair and credible election is a basic ingredient to national development”.

The group urged Nigerians to emulate the Zambians, the CNPP noted that it’s about time Nigerians realised that Africa is waiting for Nigeria.

“Once we get elections right, it will rub off on all African countries as they are waiting for us to take the lead.

“As we look forward to the 2023 general elections, the CNPP therefore urge Nigerians to emulate the Zambians by coming out in their numbers to vote for candidates of their choice as voter apathy gives room for rigging of election outcomes.