- January 11, 2018
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: News Stories
The Commission has appointed Mr. Chomba Chella as Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
The appointment is with effect from Thursday 1st February, 2018.
Announcing the appointment Commission Chairperson, Hon. Justice Esau Chulu on Wednesday, 10th January, 2018 said the Commission had resolved to appoint Mr. Chella as Chief Electoral Officer during a Special Commission meeting which was held on the same day.
“Kindly accord him all the co-operation that he will require as he discharges his duties and join me in congratulating him for this achievement,” the Chairperson stated.
Before his appointment as CEO, Mr. Chella was Director – Electoral Operations. He joined the Commission in 2012. Previously Mr. Chella worked as Executive Director at the Zambia Centre for Inter-party Dialogue. He also served as Coordinator for the Oasis Forum and Director for Habitat for Humanity, Zambia and Bostwana.
Before his latest appointment, Mr. Chella was Acting CEO. He took over from Ms. Priscilla Isaac whose contract ended in August, 2017.
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The Copied Press Statement.
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA
Elections House,
Haile Selassie Avenue,
PO Box 50274,
LUSAKA.
11th January, 2018.
PRESS RELEASE
(For immediate release)
APPOINTMENT – CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER
Notice is hereby given to the general public that the Commission has appointed Mr. Chomba Chella as Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). The appointment is with effect from Thursday 1st February, 2018.
Announcing the appointment Commission Chairperson, Hon. Justice Esau Chulu on Wednesday, 10th January, 2018 said the Commission had resolved to appoint Mr. Chella as Chief Electoral Officer during a Special Commission meeting held on Wednesday, 10th January, 2018.
“Kindly accord him all the co-operation that he will require as he discharges his duties and join me in congratulating him for this achievement,” the Chairperson stated.
Before his appointment as CEO, Mr. Chella was Director – Electoral Operations. He joined the Commission in 2012. Previously Mr. Chella worked as Executive Director at the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue. He also served as Coordinator for the Oasis Forum and Director for Habitat for Humanity, Zambia and Bostwana.
Before his latest appointment, Mr. Chella was Acting CEO. He took over from Ms. Priscilla Isaac whose contract ended in August, 2017.
Margaret Chimanse – Public Relations Manager
For /The Commission
ELECTORAL COMMISION OF ZAMBIA