The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has revealed that malicious prosecutions against the government are the main reason behind the withdrawal of high-profile cases, including those involving politicians.
Speaking at a media event on Friday, August 29, Ingonga said that the high costs of litigation were the reason why politicians and other individuals of interest to the State often escaped justice.
He noted that the government was often forced to bear the costs when someone sued and won, with the money often coming from the Office of the DPP's budget.
By withdrawing the cases, he noted, the government would not have to undergo the rigorous court proceedings and would be able to focus on other individuals that are on its radar.
