Kambwili must serve full sentence but must access medical care – RPP
The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) Youth Wing has called for former Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Chishimba Kambwili to serve his entire prison sentence, while also insisting that he receives adequate medical care during his incarceration.
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RPP National Youth chairperson Constantino Mubita has rubbished calls for presidential pardon for Kambwili, who is currently serving a five-month sentence for derogatory statements
Mubita stated that it is simply outrageous to suggest that Kambwili should receive a pardon as equality before the law is a cornerstone of the justice system, and Kambwili’s position as a former government official should not afford him any special treatment.
He stated that justice must be impartial and blind to political status and social standing.
“Kambwili’s conviction for making divisive tribal remarks was the result of a legal process. Granting him a presidential pardon in this case would establish a troubling precedent, suggesting that influential individuals are immune to legal consequences. Such an action could potentially undermine the rule of law and the very foundations of our justice system,” he said.
He emphasised that hate speech and tribalism have no place in Zambia’s democratic society.
Mubita further noted that while it is crucial for Kambwili to serve his full sentence like any other offender, his right to medical care should also be respected and upheld by relevant authorities, given reports of his illness.
According to Mubita, Kambwili’s access to medical attention while in custody is his constitutional right that should not be violated.
“If, as reported, he is unwell, the relevant authorities should ensure that he has access to adequate medical attention while in custody, as it is his constitutional right.”
“The full execution of Kambwili’s sentence, in addition to being a legal requirement, is a crucial lesson that tribalism and hate speech have no place in a democratic society,” added Mubita.
He urged all well-meaning Zambians to respect the court’s decision and support the principle that justice applies equally to all.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba August 16, 2025
He will be out before Christmas. Let him get his medical attention. God is with him, as He is with us all.
I sought of agree, but Kambwili is a good man sometimes, sad
Did GBM went to the hospital from the time was released from prison???? Faked stickman we saw him attending Edgar lungu’s funeral instead of going to the hospital this man.kambwili he is not sick he is trying to fake the sickness.Remember Cosmo mumba faked on fainting and that was the beginning of faking this things therefore the golden prze will go to Cosmo mumba for discovering fainting.
Again the point that Dickson makes.
Who has stopped Kambwili from seeing a Doctor? His wife needs to be honest. Kambwili is over weight and has certain alignment due to his poor life style choices. His wife is a nurse. Something she failed to point out to him over time. Today she wants to fix what she failed all these year just so that he can sit at home and not face justice?
If we are going to use this kind of bench mark. Let it not be selective. Every manner of criminal we tried to put away to protect society will roam the streets and innocent citizens will be affected.
Systems and justice wasnt something that started today. Its over time. To undermine it is suggest we opperate under the ” whim” decisions that Donald Trump has subjected us to today. Chipante pante will be the order of the day.
To me who are the Correction service personnel that sign off for this non sense. The deflier ; who signed off on his papers. Weed out enablers.