KITWE residents have demanded immediate release of jailed ex MP Joe Malanji citing the help he renders to thousands of people in need.
By: Thomas Afroman Mwale
The sentencing of former foreign affairs minister joseph malanji to four years imprisonment with hard labour has stirred mixed reactions among residents of kwacha constituency, following his conviction for possessing tainted property.
in separate interviews, residents described the judgment as unjust, arguing that mr. malanji had built his business profile long before entering politics.
beatrice kafwamba said the constituency was “in tears” over the ruling, noting that many were struggling to accept the outcome given the former minister’s continued contributions even after leaving office.
justin nsonge highlighted mr. malanji’s role in supporting livelihoods through community development initiatives, describing his generosity as a defining trait of his leadership in kitwe.
meanwhile, alice banda called for unity among opposition political players, expressing concern over what she termed the ongoing prosecution of senior political figures.
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Can a country develop with people who think like this? We are working hard to allievate their poverty they are busy procreating increasing the number of peasants with extended begging cups.
No.Can a country develop with articles like this.!
Some people are either forgetful or have I don’t care attitude.The amount involved in Mr Malanji theft case is just too much than the change money they received from him.How about the whole country that need roads, clinics, drugs in hospitals, scanners and so on and you want one person to pocket such colossal amount of money without punishment.That is out.
Justifying criminality with notions of accepting known stolen property will lead you to being an accomplice to a crime.
Jail the supporters too. The got some ideas they are trying to defend that can be so useful.
In fact all those which accepted his ” gifts ” are also supposed to pay back or be jailed for getting proceeds of crime. Let them come forward to demand his release so that we catch them.
Put them in jail they will stop making noise.We have thieves glorifying their fellow bakawalala