Rupiah Banda, Zambia’s ex-president arrested

Date: 26-03-2013 10:05 am (11 years ago) | Author: famuyiwa oluwatosin raphael
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Former Zambian president, Rupiah Banda has been arrested in connection with a Nigerian oil deal.

A Zambian government official who disclosed this to Reuters, said Banda is being “accused of stealing more than $11m (£7m) during his three years in office.

Mr Banda who was stripped of presidential immunity earlier this month, was questioned for nearly three hours before being freed on bail, Reuters news agency said.

However, the former president has denied the charges, saying he was a victim of a witch-hunt. He is due in court today.

Shortly after being released, Mr Banda, while addressing his supporters, told them to remain calm and that he would win the case in court.

It would be recalled that the former Zambian leader lost the 2011 elections to Michael Sata, whose government instituted the investigation of several high-profile deals made by Mr Banda’s administration amid accusations of corruption.

Mr Banda served as the president of Zambia, Africa’s top copper producer between 2008 and 2011.

Posted: at 26-03-2013 10:05 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
- Omilim at 26-03-2013 01:25 PM (11 years ago)
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Yep Rupee is undergoing accusations,let justice prevail in my nation
Posted: at 26-03-2013 01:25 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- chicco77 at 26-03-2013 01:37 PM (11 years ago)
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Posted: at 26-03-2013 01:37 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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