Court declares Malawi vocal MP Mzomera Ngwira bankrupt: Set to lose parliamentary seat
The HighCourt in Lilongwe has declared debt ridden Mzimba Hora member of parliament (MP) Reverend Christopher Mzomera Ngwira bankrupt for his failure to pay a K62 million debt to Tata Zambia plus accrued interests.
Judge Ken Manda was told by Tata Zambia lawyers that Mzomera Ngwira bought vehicles from the company worth K52 million in 2016, repairs totalled K7m and spares cost K3.2m.
The judge heard that Ngwira was supposed to pay the money at once but he faiied to do so even after the company rescheduled the repayment mode to monthly installments. This prompted Justice Manda to declare the legislator bankrupt.
Ngwira refused to comment, saying he did not know about the case whilst his lawyer Wapona Kita could not be reached for comment.
Legal expert Justin Dzonzi said Ngwira of ruling Democrtaic Progressive Party (DPP) risks losing his parliamentary seat as the law says that an elected public offices should be removed from office if declared bankrupt.
The scandal-riddled Ngwira is also answering corruption and theft charges in the magistrates court in Lilongwe after allegations that he embezzled money meant for a school project in his constituency.
His former party, Peoples Party also dragged him to court for failure to surrender a party vehicle after he defected to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
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DPP itibera ndalama nkukamulipilila. Si mbava inzawo
Upon declaring him bankrupt, let’s also take away the Reverend title from him. Reverends of Doom!!! Indeed the kingdom of God is at hand….
Shameful for Malawi politicians. Looks like our books are full of them. Just like it’s government that is not good at paying service providers. Who wants to deal with these nasty characters
This is what should happen to all political prostitutes!
Kudandaula chaa ada Ngwira ivi vingatiki weyose
Kugwa mmanja mwa Yehova ndi koyipa?
Actually it appears like his face was picked up from ‘ interpol wanted bandits list ‘
Ndimatodabwa kukanika kugula ndi news yomwe namatoba news za Eni mu phalamenti.
Hon. Member, apa ndiye zativuta. The best thing could have been to stay put till mama JB return to Malawi. Look now. Anyway, may God help you so you do not lose your seat
That’s why he joined DPP to seek refuge but bravo our court for standing on the truth.The same should be done to another hidout Uladi Mussa not to mentioned the big fish Chaponda