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Amsterdam: ‘Lifting RB’s Immunity Is a Farce’
Former President Rupiah Banda’s international lawyer Robert Amsterdam has described the lifting of his client’s immunity as a “farce”.
Amsterdam says he is disappointed but not surprised with the ruling party’s witch hunt against the opposition.
He has also questioned the manner in which the motion to remove Mr. Banda’s immunity was passed.
Amsterdam has charged that the speaker of the national assembly, Patrick Matibini allowed the motion to move forward despite repeated objections by some members of the house.
He states that the removal of presidential immunity is a serious matter which requires broad multiparty support but states that it was unfortunate bribed some opposition parliamentarians by appointing them as deputy ministers in an effort to exceed 50 percent of the total seats.
Amsterdam further states that the lifting of his client’s immunity is totally unrelated to justice but is merely a political strategy aimed at removing potential competitors to the success of an ailing president.
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Warned
March 17, 2013 at 11:00 am
Less money in your pocket Amsterdam! I know exactly how that feels. You wanted all that he looted in yours! With luck, most of it might start circulating to the poor, e.g., building of bridges etc.
Indiana
March 17, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Chamubaba Kembo Amsterdam,too bad you won’t set your foot in Zambia you’ll be arrested you boot licker. You aren’t different from a whore. Lifting of immunity doesn’t require 50% of MPs,it only requires of atleast 1/3 of MPs.
Me
March 17, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Infact it should have been 2/3
Me
March 18, 2013 at 9:05 pm
2/3 of 159 = 106,
Ba Mudala
March 17, 2013 at 3:29 pm
What Goes Around Comes Around Bane! Today It’s Rb Tomorrow It’s Them PF Bcause I know Tht Even Them Are Stealing Tax Payers Money. 2day They Are Poor 2morrow They Are Rich Bcause That’s The Reason Why They Chose Politics In Order For Them To Make Wealth
tupac
March 17, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Matole yanoko chikala chanoko
tupac
March 17, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Matole yanoko chikala chawiso.
Mpika Munshebwa
March 17, 2013 at 6:48 pm
RB, remember son of man that days are numbered. Amsterfoto, you enjoyed our money but the time has come that your friend repays Zambians!
nawaitwika
March 18, 2013 at 9:47 am
@ Amsterdam what the hell do you think you are? And what makes you think that R B Bwezani is a competitor? He is a competitor to you? Awe mwandi you really want to chew His Royal Bweziness’s money. Your royal Bweziness wake up from slumber by the time you reallise your money will be chewed by Armed Robber or sori bu Amsterdam.
Kasoma John Rex Nsashichitukabalashi
March 18, 2013 at 11:43 am
@ Amsterdam, this time it will be fast not as it was with FTJ. I know you want some money from our former President, I can assure you the people of Zambia have learnt from the past mistake. Justice delayed is justice denied. Hear it from me, it will not go for 8 solid years!
Teny
March 18, 2013 at 2:17 pm
What is wrong with Amsterdam? Are there no clients in UK? We have our own educated lawyers in Zambia and the LAZ president is also quiet about it. This idea of allowing foreigners like Amsterdam to interfere in our affairs brings problems Zambians. Let us not allow this. whatever happens amsterdam won’t be there. We can run our own country.
NAWAITWIKA
March 18, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Nawaitwinko MUSATANYO, CHIKALA CHAWISO, WHY BLAME MY UNCLE YET WE USE THE SAME NAME, ***** GO TO HELL, GOD WILL SEE US THROUGH, WHO ISNT STEALING *****.
NAWAITWIKA
March 18, 2013 at 3:02 pm
@Abantu benu shikulu, tabale mmwafwa iyooo,
NAWAITWIKA
March 18, 2013 at 3:03 pm
amano mumisula shaba nabo, balekombelesha fye a mafi, ayalambalal mumatako. shame