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Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili
Government has dismissed as baseless, unwarranted and uncalled for accusations by African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC) Zambia Chapter Chairperson Cornelius Mweetwa’s suggestion that Government is behind the legal proceedings against Director of Public Prosecutions Mutembo Nchito.
Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili in a statement says Mr. Mweetwa should realize that he is heading an important institution founded on morality and integrity which he should not soil with his political and partisan agendas.
Mr. Kambwili says his accusations against Government over the DPP, are not only politically motivated, but also baseless, unwarranted and uncalled for.
He says the Government of President Edgar Lungu is built on the principle of the rule of law, respect for human rights and democratic governance.
Mr. Kambwili states that the PF Government has no agenda to pursue its citizens using underhand methods.
He says Government expects Mr. Mweetwa to act with the highest level of responsibility, integrity and objectivity in his perspective of national issues.
And Mr. Kambwili says Government finds it as an act of gross irresponsibility for Rainbow party President Wynter Kabimba to alarm the international community on a purely personal and private matter involving a citizen in the courts of law.
He says the DPP is neither the first nor the last person to be dragged to court by citizens in their own capacity and for reasons best known to themselves.
Mr. Kambwili says this should not be cause for alarmist behavior as exhibited by Mr. Kabimba, as reported in some sections of the media.
He has accused Mr. Kabimba of being hypocritical to malign a justice system he presided over as Justice Minister few months ago.