By Chisomo Phiri
Lawyer and corruption whistleblower Alexious Kamangila has reached out to the Malawi Law Society (MLS) to represent him in a defamation case against High Court Commercial Division Judge Kenan Manda.
The development comes after Kamangila’s lawyer, Gift Dick Chimowa, requested to withdraw from the case due to alleged threats on his life.
In a letter to the MLS dated February 20, 2025, Kamangila seeks legal assistance and advocacy for private security for his family, Chimowa’s family, and everyone associated with him.
He emphasizes the need for protection, stating that involving the MLS committee on litigation/research would safeguard counsel from personal attacks.
The defamation case stems from Kamangila’s allegations of misconduct against Judge Manda, which led to the judge seeking K250 million in compensation and an apology.
The MLS previously petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to investigate Judge Manda’s conduct, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
