By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSASENIOR Chief Sikoongo of the Tonga speaking people has sued his former deputy chief and a representative for allegedly selling land to foreigners while he was unwell.In this matter filed in the Lusaka High Court, Senior Chief Sikoongo (Isaac Muzokela) cited Peter Choonga (former deputy chief) and Jethro Mandeva (former representative) as defendants.Chief Sikoongo whose chiefdom covers Chirundu and Siavonga districts said that he was unwell for some time after being diagnosed with cancer and was in and out of hospital.He stated that the traditional group called Bana Mainga chose Mr Choonga as his deputy chief to represent him in carrying out duties in the chiefdom.The chief said Mr Choonga was given conditions of how to operate as a deputy chief and on certain issues he (Senior Chief Sikoongo) was to be the final authority and signatory on land transactions.But Mr Choonga and Mr Mandeva allegedly took advantage of the Chief’s sickness and […]
Chief Sikoongo sues subjects
