Mzimba South MP Emmanuel Jere Granted Bail in Abuse of Office Case

By Staff Reporter

Member of Parliament for Mzimba South Constituency, Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere, has been granted bail by the Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe after being arrested over allegations linked to the theft of quarry materials.BRICS: French President Emmanuel Macron To Attend Summit in August?

Jere, who was arrested on Wednesday, appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Shukurani Kumbani, who released him on bail under several conditions.BREAKING: Mzimba South MP Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere Arrested Over Alleged Quarry Theft

His lawyer, George Jivason Kadzipatike, confirmed the development, saying the court ordered Jere to deposit a K1 million cash bond, provide one non-cash surety bonded at K3 million, and report to Police Headquarters once every fortnight.

Kadzipatike further revealed that Jere has been formally charged with abuse of office under the Corrupt Practices Act.

Before his arrest, Jere maintained that he lawfully purchased the quarry from a Chinese company that was constructing the Jenda–Edingeni Road in 2021.Emmanuel Thuwala Suspended, Kumtambira Demoted At MBC

The legislator is expected to return to court as the case progresses.