ARCHBISHOP BANDA QUIZZED OVER ALLEGED ZRA VEHICLE GIFT
By Nelson Zulu and Cecilia Zyambo
The Drug Enforcement Commission –DEC- this morning interrogated Lusaka diocese Archbishop Alick Banda over a Toyota Hilux allegedly belonging to the Zambia Revenue Authority –ZRA- which was given to him as a gift in 2020.
Archbishop Banda arrived at the DEC offices around 10:20hrs in the company of his lawyers, opposition leaders and catholic faithful after concluding mass at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus.
The interrogation lasted about two hours and Archbishop Banda later returned to the Cathedral of the Child Jesus accompanied by his lawyers, who did not disclose the outcome of the interview.
And during the procession to DEC, police led by Lusaka Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer Ronald Zambo described the procession as illegal and urged Archbishop Banda’s sympathizers to disperse.
The Drug Enforcement Commission is yet to issue a statement.
Earlier, a mass service was held at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus, pope square to show solidarity to the Archbishop.
Scores of Lusaka residents including opposition political party leaders among them, Socialist Party President Fred M’membe, United Liberal Party President Sakwiba Sikota, National Democratic Congress President Saboi Imboela, and Patriotic Front presidential hopefuls attended the mass.
In his homily, Archbishop Banda said those who suffer persecution for their service to god will be reunited and find joy in the lord Jesus Christ.
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Lier.
God does not reward with joy those who commit crimes against his people.
Zambia cannot be torn to war because of one catholic or other priest going
to police for interviews or their being jailed on criminal offences conviction.
The whole catholic church brethren are now ready to die just
because one priest has been found wanting. Its shameful and despicable.
Law is law and it is for everyone. Zambia is not just about the catholic church and
their bishops. This church was never there during the persecution of others.
This is a test case. Bishop Banda should be punished if found guilty. No sacred cows. The law should demonstrate that whoever break laws should be severely punished to set an example. The status of Banda is not our problem.
Well the Archbishop Dr Alick Banda of the Catholic Church Lusaka Diocese was called by DEC , and he reported.
And he chose to be Silent.
The Ball is now in Hakainde’s Court.
No more Torment of the Bishop.
You claim you have evidence that the Vehicle was illicitly obtained.
No more Hopeless Propaganda.
Arrest, Charge and arraign the man before the Courts of Law.
If convicted, Imprison him.
The Archbishop Dr Alick Banda shouldn’t be a perpetual Toy of Hakainde’s Propaganda. These investigations have been going on for four years.
No more empty noise..
We are tired of Koswe , Zambia WatchDog, Rogue media , State Vuvuzelas and Praise Thugs media Trial.
Either you arrest and charge the Man, and arraign him before the Courts, or you Shut up.
Kawalala benefitted through proceeds of crime now that he is caught he chooses to remain silent.
People get stolen property in the name of gifts after soliciting for them from corrupt politicians. They use the name of the Lord in conducting these criminal acts against ordinary citizens.
Uncouth, ignorant and selfish people blindly support them.
May the Lord punish all these that use his name in vain.
The third commandment to Israel Exodus 20:7 says: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”
Nkuku you must read this verse and ask for God’s forgiveness for supporting a sinful cause.