LUSAKA - The High Court and Constitutional Court across the country have reportedly been closed over security concerns, with armed police officers deployed at the premises.
A spot check by Phoenix News in Lusaka, Chipata, Kitwe and Solwezi found the courts sealed off to the public, while the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security headquarters was also closed.
The closure comes as Tonse Alliance Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile is expected to challenge the August 13 presidential election results over alleged irregularities in the vote-counting process.
Meanwhile, Tonse Alliance Spokesperson Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa said the alliance was consulting legal experts regarding the development and was expected to issue an update later in the day.
Dr. Mwelwa said the courts should remain autonomous and provide a platform for resolving electoral disputes.
Source: Phoenix News | By: Elesani Phiri