Movement for Multi-Party Democracy has accepted defeat in the Mufumbwe parliamentary by-election.

Movement for Multi-Party Democracy MMD has accepted defeat in the Mufumbwe parliamentary by-election in Mufumbwe district.
Party President, Dr. Nevers Mumba however, has hinted that the party might petition the results after carrying out its own investigations on how it has lost the election.
Patriotic Front Party PF candidate, Stephen Masumba was declared winner of the election this morning at about 07:50 hours.
The announcement of Mr. Masumba as dully elected Member of Parliament for Mufumbwe was greeted by celebrations by PF cadres.
PF campaign manager, Jean Kapata says that party’s victory is a sign that the ruling party has penetrated North-Western Province.