The legal saga surrounding Francis Kapwepwe, known as “WHY ME,” is gaining momentum with the emergence of two additional witnesses, further complicating the ongoing case against him for alleged expressions of tribal hatred.
Revealed by Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka, two witnesses based in Choma are set to provide testimony to the Anti-Fraud Unit in Livingstone district today, intensifying the investigation.
The case originates from a report filed by Mwiinga Innocent, a 48-year-old businessman from Livingstone, who accuses Kapwepwe of targeting the Tonga tribe with derogatory remarks.
Filed on April 4, 2024, the report alleges that Kapwepwe used online platforms, including TikTok and Facebook, to spread divisive rhetoric between March 5 and April 6, 2024.
“Francis Kabwe Kapwepwe, presently detained at the Livingstone Central Police Station, was warned and cautioned today, April 29, 2024, for the offense of expressing contempt or hatred of persons because of tribe,” clarified Daka. “This falls under Section 70 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia, as well as Section 65 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021, leading to his subsequent arrest.”
With Kapwepwe in custody, awaiting potential court proceedings, the case is slated for submission to the National Prosecutions Authority (NPA) today for review.
Once all formalities are completed, the NPA will evaluate the evidence, potentially paving the way for legal action against Kapwepwe. This development marks a crucial phase in the ongoing legal battle against tribal incitement and hate speech.
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