Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:12:21 +0000 he clarification by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) that there is no law mandating the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to consult any authority let alone the President when investigating senior government officials is an eye opener to the President with regards to the understanding and intentions of his legal advisors. The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has agreed with and supported LAZ’s observations on the provisions of the ACC Act and operations of the ACC. FODEP executive Director Mac Donald Chipenzi said it was common knowledge that once the ACC started consulting the President whether or not to carry out any investigations on erring senior party or government officials this would definitely lead to selective justice and prosecutions. “FODEP would also like to note with grave concern that Zambian authorities are standing akimbo when the Zambia Police Force is extensively and intentionally exploiting and abusing the provisions of […]
