The Bukanga Lonzo Trial

The Bukanga Lonzo trial is a judicial farce exposing the bias of the system. It tragically illustrates how the judicial system can be hijacked to serve specific political interests. This trial which should be a vehicle for justice and equality before the law has become a scene of manipulation that raises serious concerns about its impartiality and functionality.At the heart of this case is a former Prime Minister whose accusations are from the outset tinged with political intent. This phenomenon highlights the selective nature of the targeting of individuals and reveals the depths of the maneuvers correlative to power and corruption.Right from the first hearings the nature of the charges brought against this technocrat and former Prime Minister raised doubts. At a time when many members of the country's political elite are implicated in acts of corruption it is striking that it is this former Prime Minister who is brought to the fore. This undoubtedly strategic choice raises questions about the real motives behind this legal action targeting a major political figure.