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Justice Minister re-affirms Government plan to register London Judgement involving the late FTJ

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MINISTER of Justice Sebastian Zulu
MINISTER of Justice Sebastian Zulu

The London Judgment involving former President Frederick Chiluba is waiting cabinet approver to be registered in the High court of Zambia.

Justice Minister Sebastian Zulu told parliament on Tuesday that the Attorney General has already made necessary documentation in readiness to have the judgment registered in Zambia.

Mr. Zulu says what is delaying the Attorney General is cabinet approval

He was responding to a supplementary question raised by Monze Central MP Jack Mwiimbu who wanted to know if all foreign judgments will have to be approved by cabinet before they can be registered in Zambia.

Earlier Justice Deputy Minister Ngosa Simbiyakula has told parliament that his Ministry has already done a Cabinet memo and that cabinet is yet to decide whether or not to have the judgment registered in the High Court.

This was in response to a oral question raised by Kabompo West MP Ambrose Lufuma who wanted to know whether the government is considering to have the London judgment involving former President Chiluba and others registered in the High Court.

ZNBC

65 COMMENTS

  1. PF running out of ideas and chasing the wind to gain sympathy from the public. Corruption fight can never be substituted for vision and strategic planning. We want to know how our lives will be uplifted.

  2. Cabinet is now part of the judiciary? Am sure preliminary issues shall be raised but it will be the people vs the estate of the late FTJ…..

  3. so you want that judgement to just be ignored like that by the govt.? foolish haters. wether chiluba or no chiluba that case has to be registered so as to close the chapter. registering that judgement will be the only logic conclusion to this case.

  4. That is just very foolish. Who are you trying to please. Do you people have a heart? Dr Chiluba did a lot for Mr Sata to be choose him among all the Zambian population. Not only that Dr Chiluba did a lot for Zambia and Zambians in general while also in the trade union. Close the case and let England keep their lot. Suppose it was vice versa could Zambian judgement even be hitting headlines in England? Let us not dwell on trivial matters. Let us grow up and deal with matters ourselves. Dr is dead so is tghe case.  

    • Iwe Tito theres a lot of money involved innthat case. We need it back in the country whether FTJ is dead or not. Open yo eyes

    • NO TITO, NO ONE SHUD BE ABOVE THE LAW, IF ALL THESE MONIES WHERE USED TO DEVELOP THE NATION FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY IT CUD V MADE A DIFFERENCE IN RURAL AREAS, SO REGISTER IT CABINET FOR FUTURE PUNISHMENTS. AMEN

  5. @Tito, in the first place whatever happened in terms of the levels of corruption would not even go very far in a typical western country; first to tear you to shreds would be the media even before law enforcement comes on after your heels. Age, death, illness, or other infirmity must never, ever be an excuse for committing or omitting criminal acts. That said, once this case is registered (or not, depending on the all powerful cabinet decision), let that precedent be followed for all future issues such as these.

  6. marubbish abena muchinga yeka yeka. PF and wakumupando have lost a sense of direction. You have already lost the next election that is why you are despearte to pleases the public.. That is why they respond to even mere jokes about the death of their president. Leaders should ignore small jokes. Even BO Given Lubinda does not seem to see nonsense in every rotten idea of the fast sinking boat. Ba michingastan go and sleep . Who needs you? Have you forgotten how cycle mata used to condemn Levy of the Task force for prosecuting chiluba. Atase Marrubbish. Uko Kwine ukutali

    • just tell hh to go to hell and not sata cos hh was very vocal on this issue. why are you, supporters of a failure, changing now. law is law, that case has and will be registered with or without you tongas. by the way whats the meaning of “i’ngombe illede.”

  7. I will be the happiest living soul in Zambia if the London judgement will be registered. Chiluba and his tendum of thieves stole a lot of Tax payers money. Im a tax payer and I pay close to K100m per annum to the gvt of my hard earned money. Chiluba and his thieves stole this money and for many other Zambians and made people like Katebe Katoto of the DRC rich and others – from my money and yours!!!!!!!! These thieves stole more than than USD50 million which works out to K250 billion. That amt can go a long way towards improving salaries for teachers, cops, doctors and nurses and provision of medicines in our hospitals. Im still bitter with this thief and may his soul burn in eternal hell.

  8. Why so much delay in this issue? Are we not making the same mistakes as MMD who took this case to over 7 years with no results. Shame!  I end here!

  9. What ever wrongs FTJ did are now in the hands of God…..these eathly judgements are just a waste of time. concentrate of developmental programmes which will benefit the living, not punishing the dead. Mweo a zulu, what about the High Court judgement which said the ruling cant be registered in zambia? Ru appealing to the supreme court? Is it cabinet to make that decision?

  10. Where is Kashimba Chimbwili…oh ati ndani uyu..? chimbwi kambwili..aah namuibala? Very soon he will be Minister Without Potofoliyo!

  11. Audit the government books from 1991 to 1911 we see how many culprints are involved, let King Cobra deal with them, because he is a clean man

    • hh will fully be implicated in alot of cases involving the privatisation of so many mines you fool.
      can’t you see that the kasmall fool is jittery over the ascendancy to presidence of one michael chilufya sata. your kafool ***** is banking on impeachment which will not happen. you tongas dont and will never learn.

  12. I am really amazed at the incompetence being exhibited by the Minister and his deputy. The high court refused to register the judgment so all you have to do is to appeal the high court ruling period! Where is the attorney general in all this i will lose confidence in him as well.

  13. We I come into power, I will rename Kenneth Kaunda Airport to FTJ International Airport… who will stop me…oh and I will rename Levy Hospital After my Grandfather… This shows why parliament must be involved in this whole process of renaming things…

  14. foolish haters. first it was, this president does not consult, he acts unilateraly. now that he takes the case to cabinet for discussion, all hell break loose from these haters. taking this case to cabinet does not amount to registering it you loosers. the intention is for the cabinet to agree on wether to take the same to court again! if they agree, as they will, then all avenues (logistics) will be exhausted before is registered. that fool rb shortcircuited the all process and this is all the reason why consultations have to be done again. its like he thought he was very clever. foolish indeed.

  15. This is interesting. Is this a LEGAL or POLITICAL issue? If it is legal what has Cabinet got to do with it? The case was heard in the London High Court between 31 October 2006 and 27 February 2007. Liabilities of EACH defendant under the ZAMTROP conspiracy, were found as follows:
    Xavier Chungu, FJT Chiluba, Stella Chibanda, – $25,754,316 plus $600,000 damages for conspiracy. Mr Soriano aka Katoto was liable for $20,200,719 under the BK conspiracy, together with FJT and XFC.
    The question is: why in the first instance did the registration of this judgement fail? If it was political, then why aren’t the culprits brought to book? If it was legal, what has changed now, that it can be registered?

  16. Richard Nixon became the thirty-seventh President of the United States on January 20, 1969 and was reelected in 1972 for a second term by the electors of forty-nine of the fifty states. His term in office continued until his resignation on August 9, 1974.

    Pursuant to resolutions of the House of Representatives, its Committee on the Judiciary conducted an inquiry and investigation on the impeachment of the President extending over more than eight months. The hearings of the Committee and its deliberations, which received wide national publicity over television, radio, and in printed media, resulted in votes adverse to Richard Nixon on recommended Articles of Impeachment.

  17. No one can doubt that there was political inteference in the registration of the London Judgment. It was a Cabinet decision that made George Kunda sue on behalf of govt. in the London High Court. Following this case, several assets abroad have been seized. With the registration of this judgment, colossal amounts of money will be recovered from the conspirators. It is therefore unreasonnable for anyone to call govt to ignore such a case. The same stolen money was used to distabilize the govt. of LPM. Even in his retirement, FTJ wielded so much power because of the same money. There was a case of over US$20M paid for the supply of helicopters that never came. Proceeds from sale of mines that were never receipted in Zambia. Is this what someone can say we ignore? RB lost because of this

  18. As a result of certain acts or omissions occurring before his resignation from the Office of President, Richard Nixon has become liable to possible indictment and trial for offenses against the United States. Whether or not he shall be so prosecuted depends on findings of the appropriate grand jury and on the discretion of the authorized prosecutor. Should an indictment ensue, the accused shall then be entitled to a fair trial by an impartial jury, as guaranteed to every individual by the Constitution

  19. It is believed that a trial of Richard Nixon, if it became necessary, could not fairly begin until a year or more has elapsed. In the meantime, the tranquility to which this nation has been restored by the events of recent weeks could be irreparably lost by the prospects of bringing to trial a former President of the United States. The prospects of such trial will cause prolonged and divisive debate over the propriety of exposing to further punishment and degradation a man who has already paid the unprecedented penalty of relinquishing the highest elective office of the United States.

  20. Now, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States, pursuant to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, have granted and by these presents do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States which he, Richard Nixon, has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 20, 1969 through August 9,1974.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-ninth.

    GERALD R. FORD

  21. kunda under LPM prosecuted and won this case in london on behalf of zambians. after the passing on of our beloved late LPM, the red lipped snake changed his stance when the corrupt rb emerged on the scene. the rest is water under the bridge. the question here is, should they take back the case to court again or not? after that out cry over that hand written judgement, and the behaviour of the corrupt rb, just before the judgement is all the reason why the pf govt. should broadly consult. and consulting starts with cabinet. dont you think so.

  22. Ladies and gentlemen:

    I have come to a decision which I felt I should tell you and all of my fellow American citizens, as soon as I was certain in my own mind and in my own conscience that it is the right thing to do.

    I have learned already in this office that the difficult decisions always come to this desk. I must admit that many of them do not look at all the same as the hypothetical questions that I have answered freely and perhaps too fast on previous occasions.

  23. My customary policy is to try and get all the facts and to consider the opinions of my countrymen and to take counsel with my most valued friends. But these seldom agree, and in the end, the decision is mine. To procrastinate, to agonize, and to wait for a more favorable turn of events that may never come or more compelling external pressures that may as well be wrong as right, is itself a decision of sorts and a weak and potentially dangerous course for a President to follow.

  24. I have promised to uphold the Constitution, to do what is right as God gives me to see the right, and to do the very best that I can for America.

    I have asked your help and your prayers, not only when I became President but many times since. The Constitution is the supreme law of our land and it governs our actions as citizens. Only the laws of God, which govern our consciences, are superior to it.

  25. As we are a nation under God, so I am sworn to uphold our laws with the help of God. And I have sought such guidance and searched my own conscience with special diligence to determine the right thing for me to do with respect to my predecessor in this place, Richard Nixon, and his loyal wife and family.

    Theirs is an American tragedy in which we all have played a part. It could go on and on and on, or someone must write the end to it. I have concluded that only I can do that, and if I can, I must.

  26. Mr. Seb. Zulu has surely lost his marbles. The High Court refused to register the London judgement, how can he take it back to the same court? Is he saying cabinet can now approve for the judgement to be registered? Is Cabinet going to order the High Court to register this case? What about the government appealing the High Court decision, isn’t that the legal way to go? So what if the time limit has passed and they can’t appeal, that’s what our law says. No wonder Peter Jones said the country’s laws are antiquated though I wouldn’t go that far, but I would certainly agree that whoever is in power can trample on our laws with impunity and no one will say a thing.

  27. After years of bitter controversy and divisive national debate, I have been advised, and I am compelled to conclude that many months and perhaps more years will have to pass before Richard Nixon could obtain a fair trial by jury in any jurisdiction of the United States under governing decisions of the Supreme Court.

  28. I deeply believe in equal justice for all Americans, whatever their station or former station. The law, whether human or divine, is no respecter of persons; but the law is a respecter of reality.

  29. As President, my primary concern must always be the greatest good of all the people of the United States whose servant I am. As a man, my first consideration is to be true to my own convictions and my own conscience.

  30. My conscience tells me clearly and certainly that I cannot prolong the bad dreams that continue to reopen a chapter that is closed. My conscience tells me that only I, as President, have the constitutional power to firmly shut and seal this book. My conscience tells me it is my duty, not merely to proclaim domestic tranquility but to use every means that I have to insure it. I do believe that the buck stops here, that I cannot rely upon public opinion polls to tell me what is right.

  31. I do believe that right makes might and that if I am wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference. I do believe, with all my heart and mind and spirit, that I, not as President but as a humble servant of God, will receive justice without mercy if I fail to show mercy.

  32. Not all that FTJ stole will be recovered. His children will not see any of that money. He hid his loot, and some of his conspirators may have even celebrated his death. They shouldn’t be allowed to do that. Therefore, efforts to register that fabled judgment must be supported

  33. seriously i don’t get it, passing this judgement means that we couldn’t or cant judge what FTJ did, it takes away the faith we have in our courts, if FTJ is to be judged let Zambia do that, let Zambia judge him for what he did.

  34. Nevers Mu mba is a lia r and a mon ey lau ndering ma chine

    Him and the de puty Mr Nz oya are ste aling tax pa yers money. They had fired Mr Tem bo beca use he knew about this sc am and was aga inst it. They also have a office slut , Caro lina Rod- riguez who is also abus ing the money. The Ottawa Zam bian mis sion are th ieves

  35. I like watching cold case files on DSTV or cable in North America.Even after 30 years the crimes are solved and the cases closed.They say”Mulandu Si Bola” in nyanja.So if all those Chiluba sympathizers are wishing that this case get’s forgotten or that it will just vanish in thin air,they are terribly wrong.Chiluba and his fellow crooks were found liable for raping the country.Stealing from the nations almost empty coffers.Money which would have helped build a road,a school or even a clinic.It is therefore imperative that the London judgement be registered to finally close the case and set a precedent for future leaders of our nation.

  36. Sebastian Zulu, what about the USD 50K you received from Xavier Chungu to destabilise UNIP? Let this thing rest; FJT is dead and buried and you’ve also confiscated his USD 6Mio held in the Zamtrop account. You guys are busy chasing wind; when you leave office, you’ll equally be in the dock and the comedy of errors will continue.

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