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The extension of Chief Justice Luke Malaba's term in office is legal
22 Sep 2021 at 12:49hrs | Views
Justice Rita Makarau and Justice Bharat Patel today dismissed the high court judgement, and have today ruled that Chief Justice Luke Malaba has always been legaly in office and his tenure was extended by further 5 years.
The Constitutional Court ruled that Chief Justice Luke Malaba has always been legally in office after his tenure was extended by a further 5 years.
Chief Justice Malaba's term in office was extended by five years but some activists challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision, arguing that he had reached retirement age.
However, the High Court ruling has been nullified by the Constitutional Court.
The Constitutional Court ruled that Chief Justice Luke Malaba has always been legally in office after his tenure was extended by a further 5 years.
Chief Justice Malaba's term in office was extended by five years but some activists challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision, arguing that he had reached retirement age.
However, the High Court ruling has been nullified by the Constitutional Court.
Source - Byo24News
