STATEHOUSE COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST FILES CRIMINAL DEFAMATION COMPLAINT AGAINST PETAUKE MP
Lusaka, 12th June 2024 –State House communication specialist Clayson Hamasaka, has filed a formal criminal defamation complaint against Petauke Member of Parliament
Emmanuel Jay Banda.
In a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Hamasaka detailed how he first encountered allegations of his involvement in the abduction of MP Banda on social media on 2nd June 2024.
Initially dismissing these claims as baseless, Mr. Hamasaka says he became more concerned after a Daily Nation article titled “Jay Jay narrates cruel torture” was published, in which Means. Banda named him as one of his alleged abductors.
Mr. Hamasaka denied any involvement, stating that he has never met or interacted with Mr Banda.
He expressed concern over the damage to his reputation and the potential threat to his personal safety and that of his family, due to the serious nature of the accusations and Mr. Banda’s public following.
“The reports and publications are false and mere fabrications,” Mr. Hamasaka asserted.
He emphasized that these defamatory statements not only tarnish his personal character but also threaten his livelihood and safety.
In his complaint, Hamasaka urged the police to prosecute Mr. Banda and his collaborators, arguing that the allegations are motivated by ill will and intended to damage his reputation due to his sensitive position at the State House.
The complaint also highlights the need for Mr. Banda and his associates to provide evidence supporting their claims, which Hamasaka believes is nonexistent.
Mr. Hamasaka has called for prompt action from the police to address the defamation and restore his reputation.
This is pure childish and dullness ,how can file such complain when there police have not started to investigate you,so u want to overturn a clear case,better you are taklen to court and if you are aquited then you can nke sue Banda not apaaaa bwana
Kkkkkkkkkkk, criminals attempting to cover themselves. Wait for investigators to do their work though they are timid.
My hope is that JJ,will prove his allegations, against the people, mentioned?
Not, long ago,His friend & partner,
Munir ZULU,allegations against, minister of,finance & minister of infrastructure, over, the US$ 250,000 bribe scandal, was a big lie,,though matters are still in court,Munir failed to provide proof of funds,transfer..so to those, already, condemning, Hamasaka,,relax,,let’s not rush to judge ,,until, things are proven in court
Abduction may not be physically proven once it takes place unless caught red handed or by finger prints.