By Chisomo Phiri
High Court Judge Justice Kenan Manda is seeking K250 million in damages and an apology from private practice lawyer Alexious Kamangila for allegedly calling him incompetent and corrupt judge through his official Facebook page.
Manda, represented by Michael Goba Chipeta of GOBZ & RECHTSWISSENSCHAFT Legal Practitioners, claims Kamangila’s posts attacked his personal character and must be withdrawn immediately.
In the lawsuit,Manda demands a written apology on Kamangila’s Facebook page, acknowledging the allegations are false and harmful.
Additionally,Manda seeks an immediate halt to further defamatory statements and false information.
Manda states that these demands must be met by October 10, 2024, or legal action will be taken to seek aggravated and exemplary damages and recovery of legal costs.
