Some accuse the president of interfering with the independence of the judiciary - he says it is legal.
Critics accuse President Hakainde Hichilema of overreaching in his actions against judgesover alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary.
They also took part in a controversial ruling allowing Lungu to stand in the 2021 elections, despite having twice served as Zambia’s president. On Sunday evening, a statement released by the presidency said they had been "removed with immediate effect" following a recommendation by the Judicial Complaints Commission .The three judges - Justice Annie Sitali, Justice Mungeni Mulenga, and Justice Palan Mulonda – have not publicly commented on the matter.The JCC had investigated them over allegations of gross misconduct following a complaint by Moses Kalonde, a private citizen.
Social and political commentator Laura Miti says informed Zambians are split between those who feel this is a legal but self-serving move by the president and others who back him.
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