The only positive thing about the Edgar Lungu presidency is that it ended. In fact, Lungu’s sole contribution to the restoration of democracy in #Zambia is his electoral defeat.
Academics in #Zambia, like civil society, the media and opposition parties, face severe threats and restrictions on freedom. I have just been made aware of this support letter from @CODESRIA to the University of Zambia VC, copied to President @EdgarCLungu. I am grateful for it.
@muchicare@ssishuwa I am sure they will hastily revert to the initial invite after this tweet. Nonetheless, the message is loud and clear, I am sure they have 'heard'.
New article out with
@JEASjournal on patronage politics and electoral competition at parliamentary level in #Zambia’s one-party state. I uncover the strategies employed by individual candidates to mobilise political support in party-controlled campaigns.
https://t.co/loCgvGwDPn