Zambia’s main opposition party United Party for National Development (UPND) has dragged Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for banning of campaign rallies ahead of the August 12 elections.

According to an affidavit filed in the Ndola High Court yesterday by lawyers from M Associates, the opposition party argues that the Commission’s decision is irrational and illegal.

The opposition party is therefore seeking judicial review in the matter.

In this matter, UPND secretary general Batuke Imenda has cited the ECZ and Attorney General as first and second respondents respectively.

Imenda is further asking the court to quash the decision as it infringes on his party’s right to go round the country, assemble and engage the electorate during the campaign period.