KANCHIBIYA District has been plunged into mourning following the death of the United Party for National Development (UPND) aspiring candidate for Lubaleshi Ward, Evans Chileshe, who died in a road traffic accident.

Mr Chileshe is reported to have died after the motorbike he was riding was involved in a collision with a vehicle near the Danger Hill area in Mpika district.

And UPND aspiring Member of Parliament for Lwitikila Constituency, Joan Kambe, in expressing her condolences, has described the death as a devastating blow to the party and the local community.

“We have just concluded the nomination process and we never expected such a tragic turn of events. Mr Chileshe was a man with a heart for the people and had a deep-seated desire to serve his ward,” Ms Kambe said.