Jewis Chabi
Zambian Independent MP for Chipili (2016–2021)
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Jewis Chabi (born 25 November 1979) is a Zambian public administrator and politician who served as an Independent Member of Parliament for Chipili constituency from 2016 to 2021. He succeeded a Patriotic Front nominee and later received an official pardon from PF leadership. After the 2021 general election, he became the national secretary for the Democratic Party.[1][2]
Independent (2016 - 2021)
Democratic Party (2021 - present)
Jewis Chabi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Chipili | |
| In office August 2016 – August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Davies Mwila |
| Succeeded by | Paul Chala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1979 Zambia |
| Party | Patriotic Front (before 2016) Independent (2016 - 2021) Democratic Party (2021 - present) |
| Education | Diploma in Public Administration; Form V |
| Profession | Public administrator |
Parliamentary career
Chabi stood as an Independent MP candidate in Chipili constituency at the 2016 general election and was elected, defeating the PF’s preferred candidate in Chipili.[3] After the election, President Edgar Lungu pardoned him and other Independent lawmakers who had previously been associated with PF but stood as Independents.[4]
Chabi served as a Back Bench MP with committee appointments, including membership in the Parliamentary Reforms and Modernisation Committee from October 2016 to May 2021;[5] and the Committee on Energy, Water Development and Tourism from September 2017 to May 2021.[6]
Notable incidents
In December 2016, Chabi was involved in a dispute with another MP during a debate over overtime allowances, which nearly resulted in a physical confrontation in the assembly.[7]
In March 2019, the state revealed a case of accusing Chabi for maliciously damaging PF property in 2017, resulting in the matter being dismissed with no charges.[8]