By ADRIAN MWANZA CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa has warned that a decision by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to recommend current Deputy Chief Justice Michael Musonda to the position of Chief Justice would be flawed on grounds that he was President Hakainde Hichilema’s acquaintance and helped him acquire property No.488a.40/a/3 serval Road from the National Tobacco Board of Zambia.Mr Sangwa said the President needed to rise above personal ties and considerations in the interest of the public and need for an independent judiciary.He said Mr Musonda who previously served as President Hichilema’s legal counsel helped him purchase the said property in 1995 through a public tender.Mr Sangwa in a letter to the President said he was meant to believe that it was fait accompli (a French term meaning already done) that the JSC headed by Justice Mathew Ngulube would in line with Article 141 of the constitution recommend the head of state to appoint Mr Musonda.Mr […]
MUSONDA, HH ARE FRIENDS – SANGWA ATTACKS ACTING CJ
