Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:13:54 +0000 …BUT CAN BE RE-ARRESTED – COURT By Charles Musonda and Sandra Machima UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and his five treason co-accused have been discharged on nolle prosequi but the High Court has warned them that they are not acquitted and may be re-arrested and prosecuted on the same offence. And opposition political leader, Wright Musoma has advised Mr Hichilema to tame his tongue and to ask his cadres to stop their unruly behavior and hate speech directed mostly at the Head of State. Meanwhile, several opposition political parties and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have observed that Mr. Hichilema’s discharge is testimony of the Judiciary’s independence through the existence of separation of powers and must be commended. And the UPND has remained “mute” on its recognition of President Lungu as duly elected Head of State, saying it will consider its position if the issue is included in the roadmap for […]
