Journalist writes to HRC over ‘Jay Jay’ Banda court verdict

MAYENGO NYIRENDA
Chipata
FORMER Post Newspapers journalist Peter Sukwa, who was assaulted in Vubwi district in Eastern Province by then Patriotic Front (PF) district chairperson Emmanuel Banda, says he has hearing challenges following the beating in 2015.
Mr Sukwa has written to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to complain about the judgment that was passed against Mr Banda, who is Petauke Central Member of Parliament, who was fined K14,000 after convicting him of assault.
Of the fine, K12,000 went to the victim and K2,000 to the State.
In a letter dated January 17, 2024 addressed to HRC, Mr Sukwa claims the matter was mishandled by the court, adding that there was a miscarriage of justice…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/welcome/home