Days after being arrested and released, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma, has reaffirmed her strong stance against the vice.
Speaking in Kasungu during the Anti-Corruption Day on Friday, Chizuma said the bureau will deal with anyone involved in corrupt practices, regardless of political affiliation.
“We will not fear any political connections, money or power in the fight against corruption. Every corruption report will be investigated and culprits will be brought to book at any cost,” she said while warning those involved in corruption that no amount of money will buy their freedom.
She said that efforts has to discredit the bureau and cripple its functions will only make the bureau stronger.
Chizuma was arrested following a complaint that was lodged by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr. Steve Kayuni who alleged that he was injured by allegations made by the ACB Director General in a leaked audio clip in January, 2022.
Chizuma was formally charged with making use of speech capable of prejudicing a person against a party to judicial proceedings which is contrary to section 113 (1) (d) of the Penal Code, before being released on Police Bail.
The charge was dropped and Kayuni was suspended with immediate effect.
