The Parliament of Zambia has adjourned sin die ahead of dissolution by President Edgar Lungu this Friday.
Previously, President Lungu had disclosed that Parliament will dissolve on the May 12th, 2021, in preparation for the Country’s upcoming general elections slated for August 12th, 2021.
ZANIS recently reported that President Lungu disclosed this when he received letters of credentials from newly appointed Ambassadors for Brazil, Egypt, Turkey, Portugal and Greece at State House.
“as you may be aware, Zambia is preparing to go to the polls on 12th of August, 2021 and in this respect, our parliament will dissolve on the 12th of May, 2021 and this will mark the start of the campaign period.” he said.
However, a statement released by the Clerk of Parliament indicates that the House has adjourned sin die pending dissolution.