Saturday, November 9, 2024

Why I support the decision of ConCourt judges to remain on Lungu’s eligibility case

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By Sishuwa Sishuwa

On 3 October 2024, three judges of Zambia’s Constitutional Court dismissed former president Edgar Lungu’s application for them to recuse themselves from hearing and determining his eligibility case. In this interview with Diamond TV Zambia, I explain why the decision by justices Margaret Munalula, Maria Kawimbe, and Arnold Shilimi was sound: the application was based on a weak and speculative argument with insufficient evidence. The threshold for recusal is high. It is not enough to make wild allegations in order to displace the presumption of impartiality.

8 COMMENTS

  1. Lungu is fighting a losing battle. If Madam Justice Munalula can maintain her stance even in matters that involve the person that appointed her, we have hope that she can redeem our lost judiciary. She’s our only hope.

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  2. ………

    Mr Shushuwa………

    We want to hear your views on core issues……

    Is lungu eligible to stand again as
    president ??

    What are your views of Mr lungu wanting to stand as president before clearing his name of all the corruption allegations against him and his family ???

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  3. To hell with Politics…lets just concentrate on developing Zambia…..Lungu was just an accidental President…am non Partisan and I really want things to improve in Zambia…lets all work together…ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION

    • That is what I have been telling the opposition on LT………

      It is a 5 year term. There no amount of insults and tribal attacks that will move HH from his 5 year term….

      Sensible says let’s concentrate on development discussions for first 4 years……..

      No one is perfect, and advice on development is appreciated……..belive your contributions are read by the president…….

      Forwadee 2031

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  4. But his friend Fred Membe attacked the Constitutional Court judges. This man must not be trusted. He is a good friend with Emmanuel mwamba a, propagandist

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