Information reaching FaceofMalawi indicates that Albert Mungomo has obtained an injunction restraining Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) from effecting his demotion on the post of director of programmes.
Last week the social media was a watched with a memo signed by MBC Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta going to all staff that Mungomo has been replaced by journalist Mzati Nkolokosa as acting director of programmes.
According to the momo, the decision was arrived at during MBC board of directors meeting held on November 16, 2015.
Mungomo’s lawyer Frank Mbeta confirmed of the development in an interview with the press, saying his client secured the temporary relief from the High Court in Blantyre on Thursday.
He said the development means his client is still Director of Programmes at MBC and enjoys the same benefits until the court determines his fate.
MBC board chairperson Moffat Banda confirmed in an interview with Nation News Paper that the board was served with the injunction.
Mungomo, former State House Press Officer is said to have not satisfied the board six month probation as his term was characterized by various irregularities hence the demotion.
