Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended three top judges over alleged judicial misconduct, prompting accusations of political interference in the judiciary.

The three Constitutional Court judges previously dismissed President Hichilema's petition, in which he challenged the election victory of former President Edgar Lungu. Futhermore the trio took part in a controversial ruling allowing Lungu to stand for the 2021 elections, despite having served two terms as Zambia's president.

To talk more about this and unpack the political situation in Zambia Lulu Gaboo spoke to independent political analyst Dr Shingai Mutizwa Mangiza.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended three top judges over alleged judicial misconduct, prompting accusations of political interference in the judiciary.
The three Constitutional Court judges previously dismissed President Hichilema's petition, in which he challenged the election victory of former President Edgar Lungu. Futhermore the trio took part in a controversial ruling allowing Lungu to stand for the 2021 elections, despite having served two terms as Zambia's president.
To talk more about this and unpack the political situation in Zambia Lulu Gaboo spoke to independent political analyst Dr Shingai Mutizwa Mangiza.

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