Judge Chinhengo refuses to recuse himself from the Fishrot case

Hertta-maria Amutenja High Court Judge, Moses Chinhengo has ruled against the recusal application filed by Nigel van Wyk, an accused in the Fishrot case involving allegations of fishing quotas fraud, corruption, and racketeering. Van Wyk, who was released on bail last year, sought the recusal of Judge Chinhengo, alleging bias in the proceedings by the judge. The judge’s insistence on proceeding with plea proceedings, despite objections and concerns from the accused and their legal representatives, added complexity to the case. However, Chinhengo ruled against the application, stating that the applicant failed to present a compelling case for recusal, emphasising a…