By Burnett Munthali
Lilongwe -(MaraviPost)-The Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe has ordered that former Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda, be remanded in prison.
The decision follows ongoing proceedings in a case in which Chimwendo Banda is suspected of attempted murder.
Magistrate Austin Banda delivered the ruling during a court session held in the capital.
The court ruled that the matter should be committed to the High Court for further determination.
As part of the order, Chimwendo Banda will remain in custody until the committal process to the High Court is completed.
The magistrate further directed that the former minister undergo a medical examination.
The medical assessment is intended to establish the condition of his back before he is taken to prison.
The court’s decision underscores the seriousness of the allegations facing the former cabinet minister.
The case has drawn public attention due to Chimwendo Banda’s prominent political profile and past role in government.