Lippe was suspended on Monday in unexplained circumstances. Yesterday, he refused to give reasons for his suspension and referred all questions to the BTC board with the promise that he will spill the beans before the end of the week. "You will have to speak to the board if you want a comment because I am still an employee and I am bound by the confidentiality rules. But I can assure you that I will leave no stone unturned in a bid to clear my name. You know how I do things. You should be hearing from me before the end of the week. I will let the media know the truth in the coming few days," he said
BTC board chairman Leonard Makwinja has refused to shed light on the suspension. A statement released by the BTC board yesterday was reticent, only going as far as saying the matter is under internal investigations. "The board is not in a position to disclose the details of the suspension. The issue which has been brought to our attention has necessitated us to respond promptly. This is in adherence to the BTC corporate governance procedure. The process dictates that an employee under investigation should be isolated from the business, so as to provide an enabling environment for a fair and just investigation," read the statement.
