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William ‘Tekere’ Banda Says Sorry ‘Persecution That I Was Going Through, Forced Me To Act In The Manner I Did’
William Banda (CENTER) being manhandled by two police officers
But Mr Kapusa who was reluctant to accept the apology from Mr Banda said the matter was being handled by lawyers and could not comment further.
Mr Banda, who is special advisor to United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema, claimed that the pressure of what he termed as persecution that he was going through, forced him to act in the manner he did.
Meanwhile, Mr Banda has been summoned atWoodlands Police Station where he has to report at 12:00 hours over the same case.
He, however, denied any attempt to strangle or beating up Mr Kapusa, saying he was merely trying to grab the camera from him so that he could not film him as he was under so much pressure.
“It was not my intention to act in that manner. I was under so much pressure, the time I was being summoned to the police, my grandchild had collapsed, my elder brother had a knee injury following an accident, so much was going on,” he said.
He said he unreservedly apologised to Mr Kapusa and also apologised to Muvi Television management, who requested him to put it in writing.
He said it was unfortunate that some people had politicised the whole matter without understanding the pressure and situation he was in.
“I have no problems and I am not ashamed to apologise. People, who know me, know that I am not a violent man. I am going through so much, and it’s amazing that this issue is being highlighted like this, yet people who razed my house after the elections have not been arrested,” he said.
On Wednesday, Mr Banda assaulted Mr Kapusa for filming him when he was being taken into police cells after being arrested for being in possession of property believed to be proceeds of crime.
Government, the Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) and several other individuals and organisations, including Mr Hichilema condemned the violent act displayed by Mr Banda.
Mr Hichilema assured journalists during a Press briefing held at the UPND secretariat of total protection and also apologised on behalf of the party.
“Media, do not be afraid, you are our friend and we assure you of maximum support. When we error, you must forgive us, you are free to approach us whenever you want,” he said.
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The Elder
August 25, 2012 at 2:30 pm
VIOLENCE IS A PLEASURE OF FOOLS mr advisor.That was uncalled for.
concerned politician
August 25, 2012 at 2:35 pm
The violent old man nids to be taught a lesson.
An apology is not enough to forgive him.
Excellent
August 25, 2012 at 2:44 pm
it takes a lot to apologise. i hope the journalist will find it in his heart to forgive.
gabino
August 25, 2012 at 2:46 pm
W.Banda,he never learn lock him up or send him to malawi we are so tired of thus old man?
dats
August 25, 2012 at 3:04 pm
bufi abepelefye
Da Ras
August 25, 2012 at 3:11 pm
apa pena ndafuluka chiluba who deported this man it was a good lesson 4 him.
POLICEMAN
August 25, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Da only thing which cn TAME da old $ finishd man is JAIL.Not forgiveness.
james
August 25, 2012 at 3:38 pm
de man nids justice
non political
August 25, 2012 at 3:59 pm
justice should prevail, the jounalist was at work just as police were at work bt y mr banda only a journalist bangoni na babemba mwativuta monga hh. i will just keep voting for miyanda mwe.twalumba
ana shumba
August 25, 2012 at 4:53 pm
William banda lied bout son collapsing and injured relative. Cage this fool or deport him. Chiluba did well to chase this violent rotten fool.
Kalijo
August 25, 2012 at 4:57 pm
good move mr president . appology accepted
Mosquito
August 25, 2012 at 5:17 pm
I wish I was William Banda, he is popular muli ilya ine iya violence. He should join police.
Umuntunse
August 25, 2012 at 6:25 pm
@non-political, it’s true. Miyanda is very peaceful and unselfish. He appears during elections, gets his few votes, and disappears into hibernation. Nooooo problem.
ABAKONZI
August 25, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Sometimes I just wonder what’s wrong with our judicial system.After everything Tekere did under RB,this guy can still drive around freely,do whatever he wants,continue his violence and all the police can say is that they are invetigating.Investigating what?.How I wish we could use Sharia Law to deal with this guy once and for all.Allah is Great!!!
Ras weed
August 25, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Immigration plz deport this old reck….before i phyically councal him!
Ras weed
August 25, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Immigration plz deport this old reck….before i phyically cancal him!
TimZ
August 25, 2012 at 8:16 pm
An innocent man of God was deported for no reason, but ths man full of violence contributing nothing to our nation is letf free in zambia wat has gone wrong with our leaders? Ths small John Cina he is one day going to beat Sata jst wait.
am a serious PF DIE HARD.
August 25, 2012 at 8:24 pm
infact william never fought the cameraman..he was simply trying to grab the camera from the cameraman..but as usual the post wanted to make some story out of it…it will not help mmembe he must just pay back the k18billion and stop hiding under william…am now upnd and will vote for HH. PF is lost blander after blander how can the whole minister say hans was deported when infact hans is in uganda….PF is pure CNP.
john kabengele
August 25, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Can you please cage this fooolll for good, we are tired seen this stupid behaviour please.
RB
August 25, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Ladies and gentlemen understand him he lives in bauleni what do you expect from a man who resides in bronx?
Kaesha
August 25, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Its not where you live that matters its how you live and how you hold your self esteem. May Jehovah forgive me why do good people die and they leave us with pitiful examples of elders?
kopala
August 25, 2012 at 11:02 pm
nowander ba undx are misbehaving. Let him rot in jail. it will be a lesson before under 5.
john kabengele
August 26, 2012 at 4:29 am
Tekele alasuba Ambi, imilomo ukukashika
taliban
August 26, 2012 at 10:40 am
way to go William banda..we accept your apologies..we understand what you are going through..
flex
August 26, 2012 at 1:27 pm
“Am not a violent man” Thats the joke of the day. he should just get arrested. Foolish old man.
sadam
August 26, 2012 at 8:18 pm
i hate dis fool pliz cage him
Simwendaalike
August 27, 2012 at 7:48 am
Kakaya oko kabwa kamuntu.Amukajaye sunu
Moonga
August 30, 2012 at 3:58 pm
leave banda alone!whats wrong with us Zambians, we cant see that the PF government has failed and they have run out of ideas, no jobs for the youth, economy is doing poorly, sata has become a tourist e.t.c, the post and PF try to make news out of nothing or nonsense, banda was just grabbing the camera away, whats wrong with that.lets grow up and concentrate on economic and social issues that affect us and the government with its post newspaper should concentrate on developmental issues.meembe and PF be serious!