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Morupisi files for Garekwe recusal, cites bias

Morupisi. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Morupisi. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A fresh twist in the Carter Morupisi scandal sees the former civil service executive applying for the Court of Appeal's (CoA) presiding judge Mercy Garekwe to recuse herself from the case.

The new affidavit filed this morning by the former Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) through his lawyer Obonye Jonas, laid his ground as to why he believes Garekwe is biased towards his case. Morupisi believes Garekwe wants nothing less than to see him back in prison.

Morupisi also says he wants to see a finality to his matter but in a fair and just manner.

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