15/04/2022
Prosecution and not Persecution of The Bulldozer
Part 1.
By Nkonkomalimba Kapumpe
Perhaps it's fate or providence that today of all days we should look at the justice system during Easter. Yesterday I was advised by my UPND friends not to comment until I was calm, Bowman being a friend and all. I am now calm and sober after they teased me, lol
I was one of the many Zambians like Dr. Chishimba Kambwili , , Pilato , Saviour Chishimba , Mweetwa just to mention a few that called out PF corruption without fear or favour. Most of you were scared and it's now that you are talking, even saying there is now freedom of speech. It was there but you are just cowards. With that said, I think I deserve a say on the ongoing corruption fight.
Prosecution, in law, refers to a legal procedure. It is defined as the institution and continuance of a criminal activity that involves the process of pursuing formal charges against the defendant to final judgment. Simply put, Prosecution refers to the conducting of a lawsuit or court action.
Persecution’ is defined as the infliction of suffering or harm upon a person because of his/her religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, political opinion, or social status. It is an intense form of abuse involving acts that amount to harassment, cruel or inhumane treatment, or torment. Persecution refers to the act of persecuting or the state of being persecuted.
Most of the reasons being give by the public and even the most eduacted people is that Bowman was and is talking too much, It's because deep down they feel that this not only about theft or corruption but there seems also to be a element to sort him out. I am also beginning to have that ka feeling too.
They have gone after his wife, personal home and bank accounts. Dont turn this in this prosecutions into persecution, it has potential to destroy truth and the justice systems. Today we dont even know if he was guilty or not. This prosecution of Bowman in the media could have been normal without question if every perceived corrupt former minister was treated the same. Those that gassed us, bought expired drugs, Infastrature roads giving Chinese, Airport contracts given to PF.... the list is too big.
Yet everyone is following Bowman who was a Provincial Minister with little or no budget, this is now is starting to seem like persecution because of his big mouth.
Hello! Me I prefer you show me where he stole not going in reverse ati reasonably suspected to be in possession of stolen goods. I opposed this now by PF under DPP Nchito, it's laziness and a rush to convict and not seeking justice.
If Bowman stole, pursue him but do it fairly with the rights of a suspect, that one is innocent until proven guilty. But all we are hearing is crucify him crucify him because of his big mouth and not because he stole. Otherwise even in there cabinet today we can point at those that got rich working with PF.
My father once told me there is no need to be unkind or disrespectful to a person you are killing; even if they are not respectful to you. The ACC should now be careful not to be drawn into public outrage and opinions, even me tomorow I will call them failures if they don't convict anyone on corruption in PF. But they must remain professional and not emotionally charged even when provoked by suspects like they have mentioned in this case. Their case should be in court. They are not allowed to catch feelings especially anger and resentment. Not they have done all this but this is my advice.
I close today by saying that seven years from now, most UPND ministers will suffer the same fate of that of Bowman by the hands of Goverment; whether goverment changes or not. They will remember that they should have given their friend a fair chance and set a precedence, but by then it will be them and it would be too late.
Even PF never imagined this but i foresaw it seven years ago and told them to start improving conditions in prisons because that's where they will go (there article is there).
I say the same thing to UPND Ministers today.. improve the justice system otherwise seven years from now, we will be pursuing you. You can't depend on your good relationship with the President for protection. One day it will be you, especally Gary, Mweetwa, Jack and the Veep. God willing I will can and show them this article ...like I am showing articles to PF as far back as 10 years ago.
Prosecute corruption and not persecuting PF loud mouths now. Hello ba UPND these people in these institutions are the same that were pursuing you, the have just changed colours. Change the justice system and let stop this cycle of once not in good books with the President then it a must you gone
To members of the public, sober up, today it's Bowman Chilosha Lusambo but don't tell me that you will one day not differ with a powerful UPND person, then you will need a fair justice system.
Nipano tuli!
