Zambia has a new president. Hakainde Hichilema’s UPND cruised to victory over the Patriotic Front’s candidate Edgar Lungu with over a million votes.
This election was Hakainde Hichilema’s 6th attempt, the journey wasn’t easy for him though, and the 59 year old had to endure political persecution including getting arrested for treason.
The incumbent Edgar Lungu was vying for his third term after amending the constitution. He has since declared the election not free and fair.
Hichilema secured 2,810,757 votes against Lungu’s 1,814,201 with 155 of 156 constituencies having been announced.
The youths is Zambia played a vital role in this election after enduring economic hardships and repression under Edgar Lungu’s tenure.
Celebrations are under way in Zambia, as the nation pins I hopes of revival on the business tycoon.
A similar script played out in Malawi with the youth of that country also coming out in huge numbers to vote.
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