The Tobacco Commission (TC) has suspended the deputy Chief Executive Levi Phelani to pave way for Ombudsman’s investigations into how he was recruited.

The Commission has also terminated a contract for Emily Banda Egolet who was Director of Human Resources and Administration because her recruitment did not follow procedures.

TC Chairperson Harry Mkandawire has confirmed.

Last month the Commission also terminated a contract for another deputy CEO for TC David Luka who was seconded to Chitedze Research Station.