Peter Marvin William Daka (born 3 November 1960)[1] is a Zambian politician. He served as a Member of the National Assembly for Msanzala from 2003 to 2021.
Peter Daka | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Msanzala | |
| In office 2003–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Lungu |
| Succeeded by | Elias Daka |
| Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training | |
| In office 2010–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Chituwo |
| Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives | |
| In office 2009–2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Eurstarcio Kazonga |
| Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training | |
| In office 2007–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Chituwo |
| Minister of Transport and Communications | |
| In office 2006–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Abel Chambeshi |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Sayifwanda |
| Member of the National Assembly for Msanzala | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Levison Mumba |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Lungu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 November 1960 |
| Political party | MMD, PF |
| Profession | Procurement specialist |
Biography
editIn the 2001 general elections, Daka contested the Msanzala seat as the Heritage Party candidate, finishing fourth with 21% of the vote, whilst Levison Mumba of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) was elected.[2] However, the results were annulled by the High Court after being petitioned by Daka.[3] Mumba was subsequently dropped by the MMD, with Daka chosen as the new MMD candidate. In the subsequent by-election, Daka defeated Mumba (who ran as the United Party for National Development candidate) and was elected to the National Assembly.[4] During his first term in office he became a member of the Pan-African Parliament.[5].In 2005 he was appointed Deputy Minister of Science and Technology by President Levy Mwanawasa.
Daka was re-elected in the 2006 general elections with a majority of 2,537.[6] Following the elections he was appointed Minister of Transport and Communications.[7] In 2007 he became Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training.[8] He was moved to Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives in 2009, before being reappointed Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training in 2010.[9]
The 2011 general elections saw Daka lose his seat to Joseph Lungu, an independent candidate.[10] After Lungu joined the Patriotic Front, Daka contested the subsequent by-election in 2012 but was defeated again.[11]
Prior to the 2016 general elections, Daka was adopted as the Patriotic Front candidate. He was subsequently elected to the National Assembly with a 3,963 vote majority.[12] Following the elections, losing candidate Margaret Zulu challenged Daka's election in court. However, the challenge was rejected.[13]
Peter Daka is currently married to Priscilla Chikwama Daka. He has seven children: Monica Daka, Peter Daka Junior, Vanessa Daka, Russell Daka, Thangu Daka, Wesley Daka and Valerio Daka. He is a member of the Anglican Cathedral church.
References
edit- ^ Peter Marvin William Daka National Assembly of Zambia
- ^ 2001 parliamentary election results Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ^ Zambia Human Rights Report 2002 Kubatana
- ^ Levison Mumba Petitions Msanzala By-Election The Post, 12 December 2003
- ^ Politics in Development Had Been Ignored - Daka The Post, 18 May 2005
- ^ 2006 parliamentary election results Archived 2018-04-17 at the Wayback Machine Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ^ New Zambian cabinet appointed by President Levy Mwanawasa on 9 October 2006 SARDC, October 2006
- ^ Zambian president reshuffles his cabinet IOL, 23 April 2007
- ^ RB moves Chituwo, Daka to other ministries Zambia Watchdog, 28 September 2010
- ^ 2011 parliamentary election results Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ^ Patriotic Front wins Msanzala Zambian Watchdog, 17 February 2012
- ^ Candidate results for Msanzala Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ^ ConCourt upholds Peter Daka election Daily Mail, 12 January 2017