Lawyer Alexius Kamangila Critiques Judicial Integrity in Facebook Post
Lawyer Alexius Kamangila has sparked intense debate with his passionate Facebook post criticizing the integrity of Malawi’s judiciary, specifically targeting Justice of Appeal Ivy Dorothy Kamanga’s handling of Wyson Bannet Big’s case.
Kamangila questions the accountability and transparency of the judicial process, highlighting several concerns.
Kamangila alleges that Justice Kamanga misrepresented the timeline of Big’s legal troubles, stating that the case was last heard in 2018 instead of 2009.
He also defends himself against accusations of making frivolous applications, arguing that he sought immediate release for his client from unlawful detention due to lack of valid documents from the Malawi Prison Service.
Kamangila criticizes the six-year delay in ruling on sentencing, emphasizing that the judge failed to take responsibility.
He details his extensive efforts to follow up on Big’s case, including multiple visits to the Criminal Registry and correspondence with the judiciary, which went unanswered for years.
Kamangila’s post is a call to action for the public to scrutinize the judiciary’s integrity. He defends himself against accusations of perjury, stating that such suggestions are unfounded and an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
The conversation surrounding judicial accountability in Malawi is far from over, with Kamangila preparing to share more details, including letters sent to the Registrar.
