By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSATHE Constitutional Court will this Monday, January 3, 2022 determine an application by the nine Patriotic Front (PF) Members of Parliament to stay the Speaker’s decision to expel them from the House pending determination of the matter.The applicants whose seats were nullified by the High Court contend in their petition that the ruling by the Speaker, Ms Nelly Mutti defied precedence, the subjudice rule and the legitimate expectation of them to continue sitting as MPs until determination of their appeals against the nullification before the Con-CourtThe applicants who include Bowman Lusambo (Kabushi), Joseph Malanji (Kwacha), Allen Banda (Chimwemwe), Kalalwe Mukosa (Chinsali), Mutotwe Kafwaya (Lunte), Lucas Simumba (Nakonde), Taulo Chewe (Lubansenshi), Sibongile Mwamba (Kasama Central) and Christopher Chibuye (Mkushi North) have cited the Attorney General as the respondent.According to the notice, the application to stay the Speaker’s decision passed on December 7, 2021 will be determined on January 3, 2022 by Judge Judy […]
Concourt sets Monday to determine 9 MPs’ application to stay Speaker’s decision
