MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-The case involving Victoria Kingston, the former Member of Parliament for Mangochi Central, and two other suspects accused of conspiring to murder Roza Fatch Mbilizi, the newly-elected MP for the constituency, has been adjourned to October 17, 2025.
The adjournment allows the defense team to study the charge sheet.
The defense lawyer, Peter Mwanjasi Mwakikunga, argued that the case should be heard by the Magistrate’s Court in Mangochi District, contrary to the prosecution’s preference for a regional team.
Senior Grade Magistrate Muhammad Chande has adjourned the case to consider the defense’s application and will decide on the court’s jurisdiction.
Victoria Kingston will spend another night at Mangochi Police Station pending the court’s decision.
The case has sparked significant interest in the constituency, with many eagerly awaiting the outcome.
The defense team’s argument for the case to be heard in Mangochi District is based on the need for the court to have jurisdiction over the matter.
The prosecution, on the other hand, is yet to comment on the defense’s application.
The case highlights the challenges faced by newly elected officials in Malawi and the need for the judiciary to ensure a fair trial.
As the case unfolds, stakeholders are watching closely to see how the court will balance the rights of the accused with the need for justice.
The outcome of this case will likely have implications for the Mangochi Central constituency and the country’s political landscape.
With the adjournment, the court has taken a crucial step in ensuring that the case is handled fairly and in accordance with the law.
The court’s decision on October 17 will determine the next steps in the case and whether the defense’s application will be successful.
For now, Victoria Kingston and her co-accused remain on remand, awaiting the court’s verdict on the matter.
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