Zambian MP for Matero, Miles Sampa is under police investigation for sedition after he accused the UPPD-led government of a conflict of interest in the alleged US $10 million MANU building purchase.
In a Facebook video post on August 17, Sampa said there was a conflict of interest when the Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS) allegedly purchased the MANU building from After Life for $10 million on behalf of the government.
Miles Sampa was summoned to the Zambian Police Headquarters in Lusaka for questioning on August 29 where a warned and caution statement was recorded.
In response to the allegation, David Nama, former chairperson of the Zambian National Building Society (ZNBS), stated that the MANU building was purchased for 89 million kwacha (US $3.2 million) with approval from former finance minister Bwalya Ng’andu under the PF government.
Press statement by ZNBS on the MANU building purchase
Miles Sampa speaking after being questioned at the Zambia Police HQ in Lusaka for the MANU building conflict accusations
Zambian Police confirm recording a warn and caution statement from Miles Sampa
The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public that today, August 29, 2024, a warn and caution statement has been recorded from Honourable Miles Sampa in connection with an alleged offence of Seditious Practice.
This is contrary to Section 57 (1) (b) as read with Section 60 (1) (b) of the Penal Code Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
The allegation pertains to an incident that occurred on August 17, 2024, at approximately 17:07 hours in Lusaka District, Lusaka Province.
It is alleged that Honourable Sampa did post and caused to be published a video on his Facebook page, “Miles Sampa,” containing words that may bring hatred or contempt or excite disaffection against the government as by law established.
The Honourable Member of Parliament has since been released after the recording of the warn and caution statement.
The Zambia Police Service remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their status, are held accountable for their actions in accordance with the law.
The public is urged to refrain from engaging in activities that may contravene the law and to continue cooperating with law enforcement authorities as we strive to maintain peace and order in our country.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Police letter summoning Miles Sampa for questioning
