DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Lillian Siyunyi has sought leave of the Lusaka High Court to commence judicial review proceedings against the President’s refusal to grant her a waiver of the oath of office in respect of the complaints lodged against her. And Siyunyi’s lawyer Abraham Mwansa has confirmed that his client is hospitalised. Siyunyi, who has cited the Attorney General as the respondent in the matter, is seeking a declaration that the President’s decision to refuse to grant her a waiver of the Oath of Office in respect of the matters complained of by members of the public and lodged with the JCC is unconstitutional and therefore illegal. She also wants a declaration that the decision of the Judicial...

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