The opposition leader in Zambia Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday appeared in court as his trial for his alleged treasonable act against the President Edgar Lungu.
He has now been charged in a magistrate’s court with trying to overthrow the government after he allegedly refused to give way to the president’s convoy thereby obstructing Mr. Lungu’s motorcade.
Mr. Hichilema and his supporters from the United Party for National Development (UPND) have refused to recognize President Lungu who won the previous election.
Mr. Hichilema and his party alleged that the election results were rigged.
When he appeared in court, he and other persons were charged with attempting to “overthrow by unlawful means the government.”
President Hakainde Hichilema leaving #Lusaka Magistrate court earlier today. #FreeHH #ReleaseHH #Zambia pic.twitter.com/S86SrRqhoa
— UPND (@UPNDZM) April 18, 2017
The court has asked that Hichilema be allowed visits by his children and family members after an motion by his defense lawyers.
Picture highlights from yesterday as Pres.Hichilema left Magistrate Court for #Chimbokaila / Lusaka Correctional Facility #ReleaseHH #FreeHH pic.twitter.com/yIyhJnnyuS
— UPND (@UPNDZM) April 19, 2017
Source: Africafeeds.com
