Mr. Gibson W. Limbalambala has refuted allegations made by Mr. Miles Sampa regarding the case of an individual known as "Why Me," accusing him of spreading misinformation and politicizing a sensitive matter for personal gain.
In a statement, Mr. Limbalambala clarified that the individual referred to as “Why Me” is not 17 years old, as alleged by Mr. Sampa, but is over 20.
He also dismissed claims that the detainee had been denied visitors, stating that he personally visited the individual in custody, provided food, and offered moral support.
Mr. Limbalambala criticized Mr. Sampa for what he described as “baseless politicking” and accused him of destabilizing the Patriotic Front (PF) during his brief and controversial leadership.
He argued that Mr. Sampa’s actions weakened Zambia’s primary opposition party and diminished its ability to represent marginalized communities.
Turning to the "Why Me" case, Mr. Limbalambala commended the Human Rights Commission for closely monitoring the matter to ensure justice.
He noted that while bail had been granted, the failure to secure sureties was the responsibility of the concerned parties, not external influences.
“The government has no involvement in the ‘Why Me’ case,” Mr. Limbalambala stated.
“The Human Rights Commission worked diligently to protect the individual’s rights and prevent any mistreatment.”
He called on Mr. Sampa to publicly apologize to both the Patriotic Front and the Zambian people for what he described as “spreading falsehoods and creating unnecessary confusion.”
“Instead of using sensitive cases for political mileage, Mr. Sampa should focus on rebuilding trust and making meaningful contributions to the nation,” Mr. Limbalambala said, emphasizing the need for integrity in handling matters of justice and human rights.
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