The Court of Appeal has restrained Miles Bwalya Sampa from interfering with the office of Morgan Ng’ona and from altering Patriotic Front records at the Registrar of Societies, placing the party’s internal dispute under judicial control pending a full hearing.
The interim order, issued in Lusaka under case CAZ/08/151/2026, arises from an appeal filed by Ng’ona, who is listed in court documents as suing in his capacity as member and Secretary General of the Patriotic Front. Sampa is cited as respondent in his role as party president. The order sets immediate limits on actions affecting the party’s administrative structure while the court considers the underlying dispute.
Court records show that the application was supported by an affidavit and argued by counsel for the appellant before the Court of Appeal granted interim relief. The court directed that Sampa, whether acting personally or through agents, must not interfere with Ng’ona’s role and functions as Secretary General. The restriction extends to any attempt to alter official party records maintained at the Registrar of Societies.
The order also carries a penal notice warning that disobedience may result in contempt proceedings, including committal to prison for breach. The notice underscores the binding nature of the directive and signals that the court expects strict compliance while the matter proceeds.
The dispute centres on control and recognition of office bearers within the Patriotic Front, an issue that has been the subject of competing claims within the party. By issuing the interim injunction, the court has preserved the existing administrative position pending determination of the appeal.
An inter partes hearing has been scheduled for 14 April 2026 at 09:00 hours, where the court will consider arguments from both parties on whether the injunction should remain in force, be varied, or discharged. The scheduling of a full hearing places the matter on a defined legal timetable, with both sides expected to present their positions in detail.
In addition to the interim order, the matter has been referred to the Deputy Judge President for appropriate action, and further directed to the full court for consideration. The referral reflects the weight of the issues raised in the application and the potential implications for party governance.
The court documents cite reliance on the Court of Appeal Rules, Statutory Instrument No. 65 of 2016, alongside procedural provisions drawn from Order 59 Rule 10(9) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of England, 1999 edition. The reference situates the application within established procedural frameworks governing injunctions and appellate proceedings.
The order itself was dated 19 March 2026 and signed by K. Muzenga, identified in the document as a Court of Appeal Judge. The record indicates that the court considered the submissions before granting the interim measures now in force.
Legal representation for the appellant is listed as Messrs. Kayula & Associates, with an address in Kabulonga, Lusaka. The filing places the case within the formal appellate process, where the court will determine the legality and scope of actions taken in relation to party leadership positions.
The ruling establishes a temporary legal position that prevents changes to the Patriotic Front’s official records and leadership functions until the appeal is resolved. The outcome of the April hearing will determine whether the restrictions remain or are adjusted as the case progresses.
All these problems in PF were caused by Miles Sampa
Yes, Miles Sampa and Hakainde Hichilema