On or about 12th June 2020, the Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (“ECZ”), Mr. Patrick Nshindano, issued a statement to the effect that the period for voter registration relating to the 2021 general election had been reduced to thirty (30) days. Mr. Nshindano stated that it is the function of the Commission to conduct the voters’ registration process in line with section 4 (2) (d) of the Electoral Commission Act No. 25 of 2016 which mandates the Commission to supervise and conduct the registration of voters. On or about 15th December 2020, the voter registration process was extended for a further four days. However, section 7 of the Electoral Process Act No. 35 of 2016 states: