Priest alleges internal opposition to Archbishop Alick Banda
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambianobserver
Zambian Catholic priest Moses Gladson Phiri says Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda faces opposition from some priests, bishops and political figures. He made the allegations on a Christian Nation FM programme, as the archbishop faces prosecution in a case involving property suspected of being linked to criminal activity.
Catholic priest Moses Gladson Phiri says that priests, bishops and local political figures in Zambia are internally opposing Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda. He made the allegations on the live Sunday Chat programme on Christian Nation FM, hosted by Frank Augustine Chakanga, the Zambianobserver reports.
According to Father Phiri, the opponents are acting together to weaken the leadership of the Archdiocese of Lusaka. He spoke as the archbishop faces prosecution over property suspected to be the proceeds of criminal activity.
Alick Banda’s trial is set for 3 November, after his release on bail. The Archdiocese of Lusaka and the Vatican have also been involved in the aftermath of the case, including the summoning of the president of Zambia’s bishops, announced on 8 October.
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