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Zambia's main opposition leader has accused the government of using repressive laws to restrict his election campaign and said violence by supporters of the ruling Patriotic Front would prevent tomorrow’s polls from being free and fair. However, the African Union observer mission said political parties in Zambia were still able to conduct their campaign activities without major disruption despite some incidences of violence. Zambia holds presidential and parliamentary elections tomorrow. President Edgar Lungu faces a strong challenge from opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema after last year's neck-and-neck race. To help us look into this, we are joined on the line by:

Gary van Staden: Senior Political Analyst at NKC
Professor Sitwala Imenda: Science Education at University of Zululand (The question of Barotse Land is still a hot poptato for Zambia;s current authorities. Some people have been arrested for voicing their voices)
Rev. Suzanne Matale: General Secretary: The Council of Churches in Zambia