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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema sacks judges who ruled in favour of Edgar Lungu

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Zambia 's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct.

The three Constitutional Court judges presided over a presidential petition in 2016 in which they dismissed Hichilesma ’s challenge against the election victory of former President Edgar Lungu .

They also took part in a controversial ruling allowing Lungu to stand in the 2021 elections, despite having twice served as president.

Political tensions have been in rising in Zambia ahead of elections in 2026 .

Political analyst: This comes across as the president exacting revenge for their judgment.

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