LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Magistrate Court in Lilongwe on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 threw out embattled Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Central Region Vice president Alfred Gangata’s request to dismiss some of the charges on forgery case.
Gangata’s lawyers wanted the court to dismiss some of the charges he is facing.
The embattled DPP is charged with falsifying tax records, forgery, uttering false documents from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) and concluding a transaction without a tax clearance certificate.
Delivering his ruling, Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu said the charges are still relevant and the court will proceed with the trial.
Gangata, through his lawyer, wanted the court to drop some of the counts on the charge sheet, arguing that they are old.
Gangata’s lawyer, Zwelethini Chipembere said he cannot comment much about the ruling.
State Prosecutor Watson Chirwa said the State is ready to continue with the trial on the set date of commencement.
The case has since been adjourned to May 23, 2025.
Gangata is also answering charges on holding fake Malawi