This will be the second time that the association is making such a request after a similar one that was made in January 2011 was rejected by the Clerk of Parliament.
In January 2011, BPRA wrote to Parliament requesting an investigation of Minister Chombo to ascertain how he acquired the vast properties he is alleged to own on a ministerial salary. This was after revelations in November 2010 that Minister Chombo owns numerous properties across the country, including dozens of residential properties, residential stands and commercial stands, and dozens of vehicles and farming equipment.
A response from the Clerk of Parliament, Mr Austin Zvoma (dated 20 January 2011) informed the association that such an investigation could not be carried out.
BPRA however believes that it is the duty of parliament to monitor the excesses of public officials, and in line with that investigate cases of alleged corruption. Allegations that Minister Chombo owns vast properties across the country therefore cannot go without formal enquiry. BPRA also requested that all local authorities where Minister Chombo is alleged to own properties should also be investigated.
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