Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo has insisted that he did not have s** with his estranged lover, Mercy Matongo Cowham.
Lusambo says the claims by Cowham that he fathered her four children and deserted them were false as he was a responsible citizen and a man of honour highly respected in society.
He has since prayed to the High Court to grant his application for an order of a paternity test to bring the debate of the children’s paternity to a conclusion.
This is in a matter where Lusambo has sued Cowham for defamation for alleging that they had sexual relations and bore four children for him.
He wants the Lusaka High Court to order that he conducts a paternity test to determine whether he is the father of the children imposed on him by Cowham.
Lusambo is also seeking damages for libel, a retraction and an apology from Cowham over the false statements.
In an affidavit in support of summons for a paternity test, the plaintiff denied knowing Cowham.
“I have never been engaged in any form of sexual activity with the defendant, whatsoever. I believe that a DNA test will be the only sure way to determine the paternity of the defendant’s four children,” said Lusambo.
“The plaintiff is a responsible citizen and a man of honour highly respected in society. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant’s allegations are incorrect and untrue. In view of the above, we pray that the court grants our application for an order for DNA test to be done in the interest of justice.”
