Chifubu PF MP in court for assaulting wife

By Staff Reporter

Chifubu PF Member of Parliament Frank Ng’ambi has appeared in the Ndola Magistrate Court for assaulting his second wife, Mubanga Chikomo Ng’ambi.

But Ng’ambi has pleaded not guilty to one count of assault.

This is in a case where Ng’ambi is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Particulars of the offence are that Ng’ambi on June 7, 2019, in Ndola assaulted Mubanga

When the matter came up for plea before Magistrate Chinga Chitabo this morning, Ng’ambi pleaded not guilty.

“I understand the charge. I deny the charge,” Ng’ambi said.

His lawyer Kenneth Tembo then applied for bail pending trial.

Magistrate Chitabo granted Ng’ambi bail pending trial.

“I grant you bail of K2,000 in your own recognizance with two working sureties,” Magistrate Chitabo said.

The matter has been adjourned to July 11, 2019 for commencement of trial.