Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended the country’s chief state prosecutor with immediate effect.
This is coming two days after she addressed the public stating that her life was in danger. Siyunyi’s security guards were withdrawn by the state.
Siyunyi, who was appointed by the previous government, had fallen out with the new administration and is a subject of complaints against her professional conduct at the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC).
Following a recommendation by the JCC to the president, Siyunyi’s suspension was announced on Wednesday evening, presidential spokesman Anthony Bwalya said.
The president’s spokesman added that Katongo Waluzimba has been appointed as chief prosecutor in an acting capacity.
Reacting to her suspension, Ms Siyunyi said she had “a great deal to say” once a presidential waiver is granted on the oath of secrecy.
“The waiver is meant to accord me an opportunity to defend myself freely without fear of any reprisals from any person or sector,” she said.
She said appearing before the JCC before the waiver was granted would be against the law.
