FORMER leader of the opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has dragged Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti to the Lusaka High Court, challenging her decision to replace him with Mafinga PF MP Robert Chabinga. He argues that Speaker Mutti’s decision to appoint Chabinga as leader of the opposition was illegal, irrational and procedurally improper, as she acted in excess of her powers and should therefore be declared null and void. Mundubile also wants the court to stay the decision that was made by Speaker Mutti to replace him until the matter is determined. He stated in his affidavit verifying facts that the list of PF office bearers had not changed at the Registrar of Societies, and did not include...

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