By Chisomo Phiri
A group calling itself Concerned Citizens has formally complained to Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda about human rights lawyer Alexious Kamangira, accusing him of making unsubstantiated allegations of judicial corruption on social media.
The group claims Kamangira’s comments amount to mob justice and questions his mental fitness.
In a letter to Mzikamanda and copied to the Malawi Law Society(MLS), the group demands that the Kamangira provide evidence or face disciplinary action.
It has given him three days to file a formal complaint with authorities like the Anti-Corruption Bureau(ACB) and Malawi Police Service(MPS).
The group has dismissed Kamangira’s calls for a Judicial Service Commission and seeks unity in the legal community.
During his Facebook live broadcast on October 18, 2024, Kamangila specifically mentioned Supreme Court judges Justice Chikopa, Justice Madise, and Justice Kapanda as corrupt.
He also expressed concerns about Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda SC, alleging passive corruption and neglect of duties.
In the High Court, Kamangila named Justice Media and Justice Nyirenda as part of a system failing to address corruption.
He also accused several lawyers of corrupt practices, including Wapona Kita, Frank Mbeta, Edgar Kachere, Steve Kayuni, and Masauko Chamkalala.
