December 16, 2020 Zawadi Chilunga- Nyasa Times 51 Comments
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Linda Kunje has entered a plea of “not guilty” to charges the State levelled against her for allegedly obstructing President Lazarus Chakwera’s convoy on Thursday.
Kunje together with her driver Tewesa (in handcuffs) captured at court
Kunje, who handed herself to police on Monday after the Eastern Region Police Headquarters in Zomba launched a manhunt for her, took the plea when she appeared before Zomba senior resident magistrate court on Tuesday.
She is charged alongside her driver John Tewesa.
The State slapped the two with a charge of reckless and neglect act, contrary to Section 246 (a) of the Penal Code as read with Section 21 (c) of the Penal Code.
Commissioner Kunje Remanded to Zomba Prison
Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Zomba has reserved bail ruling to Thursday in a case where Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Linda Kunje and his official driver Jones Tewesa appeared in the court on charges relating to obstructing the President’s convoy.
Regional Prosecution Officer Josephine Chigawa had prayed to the court that the two should be sent on remand while the State is still investigating the matter.
She told Senior Resident Magistrate Hellen Chitsanzo Kachala that the two may jeopardize investigations once released on bail.
Defence lawyer Chimwemwe Kalua earlier applied for bail, arguing the accused persons were well known and could be easily traced.