By NATION REPORTERPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema should either fire the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) director general Mary Chirwa or should ask her to resign, not only for incompetence but for initiating criminal proceedings against former Republican President Edgar Lungu who is protected from prosecution by the immunity he enjoys, Sakwiba Sikota has said.And Mr Sikota, one of Zambia’s prominent and renowned lawyers has said arbitrary actions by Ms Chirwa and her staff had essentially turned Zambia into a banana republic where the rule of law was no longer the governing principle in running the affairs of the country.Mr Sikota in an interview in Lusaka yesterday said should Ms Chirwa refuse to resign or President Hichilema fail to sack her, it would be sensible that the Head of State should instead resign for failing to discharge his duties by allowing lawlessness to reign in a country that is known for its democracy.He said the searches the law […]
Head must roll at DEC – Saki
