By NATION REPORTER THE words and actions of President Hakainde Hichilema are a complete mismatch because his claim that he respects the separation of powers is at odds with the reality on the ground, Ephraim Shakafuswa has said. Mr Shakafuswa a mindset change agent says evidence of political interference in the judiciary by the UPND government was not just anecdotal but a reality. He said there was a growing number of court rulings that favoured government interests against those in the opposition. “The judiciary seems to be systematically restructured to serve the UPND’s interests, mirroring tactics seen under the PF. While the current administration claims to distance itself from the previous government’s methods, its actions tell a different story,” Mr Shakafuswa said. He said President Hichilema’s assertions about a judiciary free from political influence are disingenuous when the administration’s actions suggest otherwise. “The government’s commitment to a ‘professional civil service’ and an ‘independent judiciary’ rings […]
HH does not live by his words – Shakafuswa
