The State has failed to produce former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda before the Lusaka High Court, despite an earlier order directing that he be brought before court on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. When the matter came up before High Court Judge Geoffrey Mulenga, the State informed the court that medical State Fails to Produce JJ Banda as Court Orders Medical Report The State has failed to produce former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda before the Lusaka High Court, despite an earlier order directing that he be brought before court on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. When the matter came up before High Court Judge Geoffrey Mulenga, the State informed the court that medical The State has failed to produce former Petauke MP JJ Banda in court, citing medical advice. Judge Geoffrey Mulenga has ordered a medical report on his condition.

The State has failed to produce former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda before the Lusaka High Court, despite an earlier order directing that he be brought before court on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

When the matter came up before High Court Judge Geoffrey Mulenga, the State informed the court that medical experts had advised against moving Banda because of his current medical condition.

The State’s explanation means that Banda did not appear physically before the court as directed.

However, Judge Mulenga has ordered the State to produce a medical report establishing Banda’s condition.

The report is expected to provide medical evidence to support the State’s position that the former lawmaker cannot safely be moved to attend court.

Court seeks medical evidence

The judge’s direction for a medical report places the focus on establishing Banda’s actual health condition through professional medical documentation.

The State’s position that doctors have advised against moving him raises important questions about the nature of his condition, the treatment he is receiving and whether arrangements can be made for the court to establish his status without compromising his health.

The court’s demand for a medical report is therefore significant, as it seeks to move beyond a verbal explanation and obtain medical evidence concerning the former lawmaker’s condition.

Habeas corpus application brought by his mother

The proceedings arose from a successful habeas corpus application filed by Banda’s mother through Aongola & Co. Legal Practitioners.

The application sought the court’s intervention following concerns over the former MP’s whereabouts and access to him after his apprehension in Mozambique on October 14, 2026.

Judge Mulenga subsequently ordered the State to produce Banda before court on November 11.

Habeas corpus is a legal procedure through which a court can require authorities holding a person in custody to produce that person and account for the legality of the detention.

The procedure is an important safeguard against unlawful or arbitrary detention.

Questions remain over Banda’s health and custody

Banda’s apprehension in Mozambique and subsequent detention in Zambia have attracted public attention, particularly over questions surrounding his treatment, access to his family and legal representatives, and his medical condition.

Earlier reports had raised allegations that he sustained serious injuries during the operation in which he was apprehended. Those claims have not been independently established through a medical report made available to the public.

The State’s latest explanation that medical experts have advised against moving him adds another dimension to the case.

The medical report ordered by the court could provide greater clarity on his condition and help the court determine the appropriate next steps in the proceedings.

For now, the central issue is no longer simply whether the State can produce Banda physically, but whether it can provide credible medical evidence explaining why he cannot be brought before the court.

The matter remains under the scrutiny of the Lusaka High Court.

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