Leevan Chibombwe
Leevan Chibombwe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Zambia for Bahati | |
| Assumed office 12 August 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Profession | Electrical Technician, Politician |
Leevan Chibombwe (born 4 March 1978) is a Zambian politician and electrical technician who currently serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bahati constituency, a position he assumed following the 2021 general election.[1]
Early life
Chibombwe was born on 4 March 1978. He holds a Grade 12 certificate and an Advanced Certificate as an Electrical Technician. He is professionally experienced in electrical installation and maintenance.[2]
Political career
In the 2021 general elections, Chibombwe was elected MP for the Bahati constituency on the Patriotic Front roll.[3]
As a backbench MP, he has served on the Committee on Local Government Accounts and the Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services.[4][5]
Chibombwe has also been active in promoting gender equality and youth participation, including encouraging girls from his constituency to pursue football careers, coinciding with the U17 national team trials.[6]
Electoral incident
In February 2025, Chibombwe was arrested in connection with electoral violations during the Kawambwa Central by-election nomination process. He faced charges including acts intended to cause grievous harm, which related to an alleged incident involving a police officer.[7]
References
- ^ "Leevan Chibombwe – Parliamentary Profile". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Leevan Chibombwe – Parliamentary Profile". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Elected Members of Parliament in the 2021 National Assembly Election". Electoral Commission of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Membership, Committee on Local Government Accounts". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Membership, Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Bahati MP urges girl child to take up football as a career". News Diggers!. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Luapula MPs and lawyer arrested in electoral violations case". Lusaka Times. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.