Former Anglican Church Bishop, Dar es Salaam Diocese, Dr Valentino Mokiwa, yesterday bowed out of a running religious leadership battle after formally withdrawing his anti-deposition case, which was pending before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court in the city.
Principal Resident Magistrate Thomas Simba marked "withdrawn" the suit when he received a request from advocate Mathew Kabunga, who was appearing for Dr Mokiwa in the suit. The magistrate, however, ordered the prelate to foot the full costs of the suit -- subject to taxation.
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