The High Court in Zomba today has set aside the arrest and detention of Lands Minister, Kezzie Msukwa, following an ex-parte hearing before Judge Zione Ntaba, at the Zomba district registry.
Msukwa’s Lawyer, Lughano Mabutwa, has confirmed the ruling and that, his client will be released from Anti-Corruption Bureau ACB custody immediately.
ACB Senior Public Relations Manager Egrita Ndala, says she is not aware of the latest development.
The Minister was apprehended on New Year’s Eve, over his alleged involvement in a corrupt land deal with business man Zuneth Sattar and Ashok Noir.
Source:ZBS