By Dr Silwamba Emmanuel, LLB (UNZA) As a lawyer in Zambia, I’m deeply concerned about the judiciary’s handling of the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership wrangles. The ease with which Miles Sampa’s faction obtains court injunctions, despite allegedly violating PF’s Constitution on 24Th October 2024, raises questions about judicial impartiality and independence. The Constitution of Zambia guarantees judicial independence and separation of powers, emphasizing that the judiciary shall be free from inappropriate or unwarranted interference. However, the courts’ actions in this case seem to favor Sampa’s faction. Miles Sampa has been granted an injunction restraining Mr. Chabinga from acting as President, and another injunction was issued restraining Sampa from firing Mr. Ng’ona as Party Secretary General. According to article 52 of the Patriotic Front party on the election of a Party President, the election process involves several steps, including candidate nomination, approval by the National Council, and voting by delegates at the General Conference. Candidates must […]
HON CHABINGA HAS JUST URINATED ON A COURT INJUNCTION, RESULTS OF A COMPROMISED JUDICIARY
