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Peter Chabu, a presidential candidate in the University of Zambia Students’ Union (UNZASU) elections, has rejected the official results released by the University of Zambia Electoral Commission, alleging vote manipulation in favor of his opponent, Dixon “Governor” Mutambo.
Following the announcement, Chabu released a video where he accused the Commission of deliberately altering the final vote count to award victory to Governor.
Chabu maintained that until the matter was addressed, the university would remain without a legitimate president.
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In his video statement, Chabu expressed frustration, claiming that the results had been switched between him and Governor.
“They gave my results to Governor, and Governor gave me his results,” Chabu said.
He alleged foul play in the election process.
Chabu called the situation a gross violation of the students’ trust and demanded an explanation from the Electoral Commission.
Earlier, he was reported to be leading in the presidential race by a margin of 57 votes.
According to an official morning update, the Electoral Commission had announced that Chabu had secured 1,935 votes, while Governor had 1,878.
However, the final results contradicted this update, sparking outrage among Chabu’s supporters.
“We are not going to accept these results,” Chabu firmly declared.
He emphasized that the discrepancies between the initial results and the final tally indicated intentional tampering, and demanded transparency in the vote count.
“The Commission must explain how the results changed after previously announcing my lead,” he added.
Chabu also revealed plans to take legal action against the individuals responsible for overseeing the election.
“We are going to sue the Dean, we are going to sue the Electoral Commissioner, and we are going to petition this election,” he announced.
He underscored his commitment to challenging the results in court.
Supporters of Chabu were heard in the background voicing their frustration and support for his stance.
Chants of “No Chabu, no president!” echoed in the video, reflecting the intensity of the dispute and the widespread discontent among his followers.
As of now, the University of Zambia has not issued an official response to Chabu’s allegations or his calls for a reevaluation of the vote count.
The tension surrounding the election raises questions about the integrity of the process and the steps the university may take to address these concerns.
This dispute marks a contentious chapter in the student union’s electoral history, with the outcome set to impact campus politics as students await further developments.
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