In September, the High Court in Lilongwe will announce its ruling in the review application brought by controversial couple, Shepherd and Mary Bushiri pertaining to their extradition to South Africa.

The self-proclaimed prophet took to Facebook on Thursday to announce that he was awaiting justice.

“No matter how long the river may be, it has its end. We’re waiting for justice, a fair trial, and safety, which we were deprived of in South Africa due to law enforcement corruption and… several assassination attempts we survived,” he said.

Bushiri and his wife violated their bail conditions when they fled the country in 2020.

They face a string of charges, including rape, fraud and money laundering.

In April, Bushiri criticised the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) decision to sell his private jet, calling it “not only unjust but also seems to be a clear case of persecution.”

“I am commenting on this matter because it was dismissed in Malawi courts — as the court already made its ruling. The recent announcement by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa to sell my private jet has left me astonished, given the circumstances surrounding this decision,” Bushiri said in a long statement on Facebook.

This follows a ruling by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, which reportedly granted the NPA permission to sell Bushiri’s luxury jet, valued at R50 million.

The sale is part of an ongoing legal battle tied to an investigation into alleged financial crimes.

The court’s decision was made after the NPA applied to liquidate the aircraft to recover assets linked to Bushiri’s criminal case.

However, Bushiri argued that the NPA’s justification for selling his private jet to recover funds allegedly lost due to crimes he committed – is based on accusations already dismissed in court in Malawi.

“The same allegations brought before the Malawi courts were dismissed as “mere accusations,” and the case was removed from the court list. It is perplexing that the NPA would proceed with selling my private jet over charges that have already been dismissed by a competent court,” he said.

Bushiri urged the NPA to reconsider its decision, adding that the sale of his private jet is not only “unjust” but also seems to be a clear case of “persecution.”

“I hope that a thorough review of this matter will be conducted, and justice will be served,” he said.

Bushiri further claimed that the NPA officials and police officers have attempted to solicit bribes from him.

“Unfortunately, some of those NPA’s and police officers, are still knocking at my door that once I send some money, my case will disappear,” he said.

“Lol, in their dreams. They can go ahead and sell my private jet and even anything they want if stopping the sale would mean a private deal!” he added.

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