Zambian general election, 1996
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General elections were held in Zambia
on 18 November 1996 to elect a President and National Assembly
. They were boycotted by the main opposition party, the United National Independence Party
, together with five other allied parties, following changes to the constitution which they failed to have reversed following a court challenge. The changes required a presidential candidate to be born to two Zambian citizens by birth or descent, and National Assembly candidates to give up their chieftancy. UNIP believed this was specifically aimed at their candidates, Kenneth Kaunda
, whose parents were Malawi
an and had previously served several terms as president, and its vice president, a chief. Subsequently, the ruling Movement for Multi-Party Democracy won a comfortable victory in both elections, taking 131 of the 150 elected seats in the National Assembly, and its candidate, Frederick Chiluba
, winning 73% of the vote in the presidential election.
Out of about 4,500,000 eligible voters, only 2,267,382 million registered. Amongst registered voters, turnout was 58%.
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
on 18 November 1996 to elect a President and National Assembly
National Assembly of Zambia
The unicameral National Assembly of Zambia is the country's legislative body.The current National Assembly, formed following elections held on 20 September 2011, has a total of 156 members . 150 members are directly elected in single-member constituencies using the simple majority system...
. They were boycotted by the main opposition party, the United National Independence Party
United National Independence Party
The United National Independence Party is a political party in Zambia. It governed that country from 1964 to 1991 under the presidency of Kenneth Kaunda....
, together with five other allied parties, following changes to the constitution which they failed to have reversed following a court challenge. The changes required a presidential candidate to be born to two Zambian citizens by birth or descent, and National Assembly candidates to give up their chieftancy. UNIP believed this was specifically aimed at their candidates, Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth David Kaunda, known as KK, served as the first President of Zambia, from 1964 to 1991.-Early life:Kaunda was the youngest of eight children. He was born at Lubwa Mission in Chinsali, Northern Province of Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia...
, whose parents were Malawi
Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Its size...
an and had previously served several terms as president, and its vice president, a chief. Subsequently, the ruling Movement for Multi-Party Democracy won a comfortable victory in both elections, taking 131 of the 150 elected seats in the National Assembly, and its candidate, Frederick Chiluba
Frederick Chiluba
Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was a Zambian politician who was the second President of Zambia from 1991 to 2002. Chiluba, a trade union leader, won the country's multi-party presidential election in 1991 as the candidate of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy , defeating long-time President...
, winning 73% of the vote in the presidential election.
Out of about 4,500,000 eligible voters, only 2,267,382 million registered. Amongst registered voters, turnout was 58%.
Presidential election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Chiluba Frederick Chiluba Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was a Zambian politician who was the second President of Zambia from 1991 to 2002. Chiluba, a trade union leader, won the country's multi-party presidential election in 1991 as the candidate of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy , defeating long-time President... |
Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | 913,770 | 72.59 |
| Dean Mungomba | Zambia Democratic Congress | 160,439 | 12.75 |
| Humphrey Mulemba | National Party | 83,875 | 6.66 |
| Akashamatwa Mbikusita-Lewanika | Agenda for Zambia | 59,250 | 4.71 |
| Chama Chakomboka | Movement for Democratic Process | 41,471 | 3.29 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 66,248 | - | |
| Total | 1,258,805 | 100 | |
| Source: EISA | |||
National Assembly elections
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | 778,989 | 60.88 | 131 |
| Zambia Democratic Congress | 176,521 | 13.79 | 2 |
| Independents | 127,760 | 9.98 | 10 |
| National Party | 90,823 | 7.10 | 5 |
| National Lima Party | 81,876 | 6.40 | 0 |
| Agenda for Zambia | 18,982 | 1.48 | 2 |
| National Congress | 2,313 | 0.18 | 0 |
| Liberal Progressive Front | 759 | 0.06 | 0 |
| Movement for Democratic Progress | 632 | 0.05 | 0 |
| United Party for National Development United Party for National Development The United Party for National Development is a liberal political party in Zambia.At the 2001 legislative elections, held on 27 December 2001, the party won 23.3% of popular votes and 49 out of 159 seats... |
477 | 0.04 | 0 |
| Party for Poor People | 293 | 0.02 | 0 |
| Real Democracy Party | 182 | 0.01 | 0 |
| Presidential appointees | - | - | 8 |
| Appointed speaker | - | - | 1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 53,462 | - | - |
| Total | 1,333,069 | 100 | 159 |
| Source: EISA | |||