Socialist Party (SP) leader, Fred M’membe has successfully filed his nominations ahead of the August 13 general elections.

Presidential Returning Officer and Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has declared the candidature of Dr M’membe valid to contest in the upcoming general elections.

Dr M’membe will contest the presidential election alongside his running mate, Dolika Banda, who becomes one of the female candidates in this year’s presidential race.

Announcing the validation of the nomination papers in Lusaka yesterday, Ms Zaloumis congratulated the Socialist Party for its continued participation in Zambia’s electoral processes.

Ms Zaloumis described the participation of political parties as important partners in strengthening democracy in the country.

Meanwhile, Dr M’membe expressed gratitude following the successful validation of his nomination papers, saying the development paves way for his party to appear on the ballot paper in the forthcoming elections.