By Mubanga Mubanga
Transparency international Zambia (TIZ) has welcomed the upholding of the five year prison sentence slapped on former Finance minister Dr Katele Kalumba and former permanent secretary Stella Chibanda by the Supreme Court, warning especially those in government against committing crime.
In a telephone interview with Daily Revelation, TlZ president Sampa Kalunga said the enduring nature of justice still holds firm, saying it can be delayed but it can never be denied, saying no matter how long it takes justice will always prevail.
“When you commit a crime it doesn’t matter how long it takes, if you have committed a crime you will come and pay for it,” he said.
Kalunga further warned people in government to learn a lesson from the upholding of the conviction, saying they must understand that there will be time when they are no longer in government.
“They need to know that the law can be delayed but it won’t completely be denied. You can try to be clever and try to use money but justice but justice will catch up with you,” said Kalungu and commended the Anti-Corruption Commission for the successful prosecution of the case as this will serve as a deterrent measure to would be offenders.
