Martin Lukato on the arrest of the Mac Hengari
April 28, 2025
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially relieved newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Mac-Albert Hengari, of his duties following his arrest on Saturday.
Police Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed on Saturday that Hengari was arrested after allegedly attempting to bribe a young woman he is accused of raping.
This comes amid mounting calls for his resignation from political analysts over the past few weeks.
How has the political space reacted to this?
We spoke to National Democratic Party leader Martin Lukato on the issue.