Party alleges selective justice in acquittal of Livingstone Mayor, Muleabai

The Zambia Wake-up Party Youth Wing has expressed concern and disappointment over outcome of the case involving Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai, describing it as a selective application of justice.

In a statement issued in Lusaka on Monday, Henry Musonda, the party’s National Youth Chairperson, said the court’s decision to acquit Muleabai of corruption charges raised serious questions about government’s motives and commitment to justice.

“We are troubled by the state’s failure to provide sufficient evidence when most of it has been in public domain and its apparent rush to bring closure for judgment,” Musonda said.

He alleged that government had been targeting opposition individuals rather than upholding the rule of law.

Musonda argued that the selective application of justice undermined the principles of fairness and equality before the law.

“The Zambia Wake-up Party demands transparency and accountability from our government,” he said.

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Muleabai was acquitted of all corruption charges by the Livingstone Magistrate Court.

She had been facing two counts of corruption in which she was accused of soliciting and receiving a total of K300,000 from businessman Mark Gabites to allegedly facilitate the cancellation of property rates bills for Zam Nuka Farm Limited at the Livingstone City Council.

In delivering judgment, Magistrate Trevor Kasanda ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, leading to her acquittal on both counts.

The court further advised the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to ensure thorough investigations are conducted before taking matters to court.

Following the ruling, Muleabai was joined by community members and ruling party officials, including Katombola MP, Clement Andeleki and Sesheke MP, Romeo Kangomb in celebration of the court decision.

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