WITH another conviction, all but added to his criminal resume, subsequently extending his stay behind bars, Bowman Lusambo has pleaded with his supporters to visit him in jail.
This was after the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) convicted him for illegally acquiring his Chamba Valley mansion and six unfinished flats near Chalo Trust School.
The conviction handed down by Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili marked the former Minister’s third conviction.
As he was being taken into the vehicle to courier him back to Mwembeshi, Lusambo shouted at his loyal supporters, urging them to stay strong and be prayerful.
“Muleisa mukumbonako mwaumfwa! (You should be visiting me!)” Lusambo exclaimed.
“Tukamonana mulepepesha, okay?”
(We shall be meeting, be prayerful).
This is barely nine after the Economic and Financial Crime’s Court convicted and sentenced him to four years with hard labour for 10 corruption related charges.
This morning, he was found guilty for acquiring properties worth valued at K22.8 million way above his clean money which was K8.5 million during the period under review.
In his findings Magistrate Chibwili said that Lusambo failed to prove the source of his income.
“Having made that finding. I put the accused on defense, having been found with a case to answer. He talked about his politics which was however irrelevant in a criminal procedure case. What was Important in my view is that the defense were given much time in accordance with the law.”
“I find the accused guilty on two counts of acquiring properties suspected to be proceeds of crime and I convict him accordingly,” said Magistrate Chibwili.
The court, however, could not sentence Lusambo after the State indicated that he was not a first time offender and there was need for magistrate to consider some court records.
The judgement has been adjourned to Friday this week.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, August 25, 2025
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