Case of Attempted murder of former Budget Director Paul Mphwiyo continues sitting this morning with testimony from Oswald Lutepo, man considered as ‘chief cashgate convict’
Lutepo is already in court sitting on his wheelchair and his appearance to day in court follows first accused, McDonald Kumwembe choice to pick Oswald Lutepo and dropping of former secretary to treasury Radson Mwadiwa as his witness.
Kumwembe on 14th January this year dropped Mwadiwa saying testimony of him had been addressed by other witnesses
It was disclosed on that Thursday morning when the Court resumed sitting after a short break that Radson Mwadiwa who was outside the court waiting to enter the court room to testify would not do so as the first accused, McDonald Kumwembe had changed his mind and instead decided to call Lutepo during the next sitting of court which begins today 27th up to 29th January 2016.
The court directed that Lutepo will be the first witness to testify today.
Former minister and evangelist, Brown James Mpinganjira, who also failed to give testimony in the ongoing case is expected to give his testimony.
Last court sitting, Mpinganjira failed to testify because court summons which were sent by the registrars’ office never reached his hands.
Mpinganira, former People’s Party (PP) Vice President for the Southern Region was expected to stand in court before Justice Michael Mtambo to inform the court what he knows about the attempted murder of former budget director Paul Mphwiyo in September 2013. Judge presiding the ongoing case, Justice Michael Mtambo directed court that following evidence, it was necessary to call Mpinganjira whose name has been mentioned through ought.
Victim, Paul Mphwiyo was first to name him when he told court that prior to his shooting former minister of information, Mpinganjira alerted him that people who are threatening him to make dubious payments had given him ultimatum of 10 days to live if he continues not to comply.
Former minister, Raphael Kasambara, Pika Manondo and McDonald Kumwembe are answering the charges of attempted and conspiracy to commit murder.
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