DA leader Maimane sent back

Fri, 26 May 2017 21:26:35 +0000

By Nation Reporter

SOUTH African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane has been denied entry at the Kenneth Kaunda International Lusaka Airport.

Maimane, who is leader of the Democratic Alliance in South Africa, arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) with South Africa Airlink at 17:45hrs.

Immigration authorities advised Mr. Maimane to immediately return to South Africa as his presence was inimical to the rule of law in Zambia and would subject the judicial process to ridicule.

The authorities also said his presence would undermine the independence , integrity and standing of the Court.

Maimane has since returned to South Africa.

The DA announced that its leader , Mmusi Maimane would travel to Zambia and was going to attend United Party for National Development (UPND) leader, Hakainde Hichilema’s court appearance due on Friday.

The DA also announced that it would rally the support of other regional opposition leaders to travel to Zambia to pressure the government of Zambia and the courts of law to release Mr. Hakainde Hichilema.