Zambia News:
The situation involving Bowman Lusambo and his legal team from Makebi Zulu and Advocates has taken a dramatic turn. Here’s a detailed summary:
- Law Firm’s Decision: The law firm Makebi Zulu and Advocates has withdrawn its legal services from Bowman Lusambo and his wife, Nancy. The firm cited “professional grounds” for this decision.
- Formal Notification: A junior lawyer from the firm informed Magistrate Faidess Hamaundu of their withdrawal and indicated that a formal notice of withdrawal would be filed later.
- Corruption-Related Charges: Lusambo faces ten charges including corrupt acquisition of public property, possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime, tax evasion, and conspiracy to defraud.
- Joint Accusations: He is jointly charged with his wife, Nancy, for allegedly possessing four houses in Silverest Gardens, Chongwe, suspected to be proceeds of crime.
- Magistrate’s Ruling: Magistrate Hamaundu granted Lusambo’s request for an adjournment. The court has set aside August 27 to August 30 for Lusambo to present his defense.
- Prosecutor’s Stance: ACC prosecutor Daniel Ngwira did not oppose the adjournment but advised Lusambo to be mindful of the time constraints.
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