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Man marries own daughter after divorcing wife
01 Jun 2012 at 13:47hrs | Views
Drama took centre stage at a funeral in Mzilikazi, a high density suburb in Bulawayo, last week after relatives to the late Michael Banda exchanged harsh words with Judith Banda, accusing her of having sex with her own father.
Judith is the first born daughter of Banda, born to Maunga Phiri but sometime in 1991 she allegedly replaced her mother as her father's WIFE! According to irate family members, the late Banda divorced his wife over unclear reasons.
"We were shocked a few months down the line when we learnt that Judith was pregnant with her father's child. As a family, we made efforts to be civic with them and understand what the problem was but Michael closed us out as a result we lost interest in their 'family' business," said Selina Tembo who claimed to be a sister to the late Michael.
Phiri, after being dislodged from her bed by her BIOLOGICAL daughter, packed her bags and went back to her native country, Malawi. Michael and his daughter Judith lived harmonious;ly as husband and wife from 1992 to 15 May 2012 when he died of cancer at the age of 78.
"The death of my brother became a rude awakening for Judith because she could not do anything without other members of the family. She called people informing them of the passing on of her father cum husband but family members showed disinterest in mourning with her," Tembo said.
The Banda family finally caucused five days after the death of Michael at Matshobane suburb and agreed to put their kin to rest. A neighbour also narrated what took place.
"It was a sad story when Banda's relatives eventually came for funeral. They hurled insults at Judith with a few women manhandling her and she was injured that is why she is using clutches. A group of boys passing came to her rescue and escorted her to Babourfields police base," said the neighbour.
Judith was evasive when we reached her for comment. Pressed to answer if it was true that she had married her biological father, Judith said it was regrettable that things went that way. "I wish I could turn back the hands of time."
When the two married, Banda's children who naturally are Judith's siblings disowned the family and disassociated themselves from the two. They reportedly followed their mother to Malawi and did not attend the funeral. Judith conceived THREE children with HER FATHER. Banda was laid to rest at West Park cemetery on 24 May this year.
Judith is the first born daughter of Banda, born to Maunga Phiri but sometime in 1991 she allegedly replaced her mother as her father's WIFE! According to irate family members, the late Banda divorced his wife over unclear reasons.
"We were shocked a few months down the line when we learnt that Judith was pregnant with her father's child. As a family, we made efforts to be civic with them and understand what the problem was but Michael closed us out as a result we lost interest in their 'family' business," said Selina Tembo who claimed to be a sister to the late Michael.
Phiri, after being dislodged from her bed by her BIOLOGICAL daughter, packed her bags and went back to her native country, Malawi. Michael and his daughter Judith lived harmonious;ly as husband and wife from 1992 to 15 May 2012 when he died of cancer at the age of 78.
The Banda family finally caucused five days after the death of Michael at Matshobane suburb and agreed to put their kin to rest. A neighbour also narrated what took place.
"It was a sad story when Banda's relatives eventually came for funeral. They hurled insults at Judith with a few women manhandling her and she was injured that is why she is using clutches. A group of boys passing came to her rescue and escorted her to Babourfields police base," said the neighbour.
Judith was evasive when we reached her for comment. Pressed to answer if it was true that she had married her biological father, Judith said it was regrettable that things went that way. "I wish I could turn back the hands of time."
When the two married, Banda's children who naturally are Judith's siblings disowned the family and disassociated themselves from the two. They reportedly followed their mother to Malawi and did not attend the funeral. Judith conceived THREE children with HER FATHER. Banda was laid to rest at West Park cemetery on 24 May this year.
Source - B-Metro
