By LUCY PHIRIRaphael Nakacinda has asked the Lusaka magistrate to refer his defemation case to the constitutional court to determine whether the President’s immunity includes commenting on cases that are active in court.Nakacinda’s lawyer, Makebi Zulu has applied for the matter to be referred to the Concourt to determine whether or not President Hakainde Hichilema’s immunity extends to referring to court proceedings to comment on the matter before the court or whether or not the President was in breach of article 91(3) (a) (e) and article 121(2).Mr Zulu said the President on April 25, 2022 at a Press conference made statements on Nakacinda, Patriotic Front (PF) Information and Publicity Chairperson, whilst the matter is still in court, he went on to say “ Nakacinda will pay for such lies” referring to the matter before the court.He said according to Section 116(b) of the Penal code cap 87 of the laws of Zambia, any person who […]
Nakacinda seeks court ruling on whether HH has immunity to comment on active court cases
