Alexious Kamangira of Blantyre High Court threw John Mussa to a three year jail term on conviction of possessing Indian hemp illegally.
On Thursday, 1st of September afternoon, there were sad emotions engulfing Blantyre courts as Mussa’s mother could hardly handle the fact that her son was going to jail.
Musician Penjani Kalua well known Ntchana Fredo, who is also UTM Youth Director will on 3rd and 15th september respectively carry on the organized parade against the court sentence. Musician Kalawe led youths at court premises to voice out what they claim selective justice as many convicts on the same account, Mussa is guilty of, walks home with lesser punishments or a slight court fines.
According to many Malawians the reduction of 5 years seem to have been of no meaning accordingly.
Meanwhile, Mussa John is in custody for being found with not more than 150 kilograms of Marijuana (Chamba).
However, Malawian popular Gospel artist, who goes by the name Thoko Katimba has asked Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for presidential pardon. He writes on his Facebook page urging the President to pardon Mussa.
Our Dear President Dr Lazarus Chakwera , I strongly believe that you are a caring father full of love and compassion.
As a nation particularly the youths, we are crying and begging you to act within your stipulated powers to pardon the young boy MUSSA JOHN who has been sent to prison for reasons better known to the prosecutor and Judges.
Mr. President Sir, assuming your page is managed by someone else or if at all you have advisors who care about your legacy, I beg of them to pass on this humble request to you your Excellency to free MUSSA JOHN on presidential pardon.
Bwana President, misonzi ya anthu osawuka omwe chiyembekezo chawo ndi inuyo ndipo tikudziwa kuti mumawayika pamtima panu…Lero yasanduka nyanja yosowa powolokera. Tichitireni chifundo, mumasuleni MUSSA JOHN.
Ndatha ine mwana wanu
Thocco Anaphi Katimbašš
However, on John Mussa case. Penjani Kaluwa says, he is determined to take the matter before the supreme Court for an appeal.
According to Fredokiss, he understands that the President of the nation, Dr Lazarus Chakwera has powers under section 89 (2) to pardon convicts. Therefore, he will therefore lead a protest to Sanjika Palace on 15th september pleading with the president to pardon Mussa .
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