By Linda Kwanjana
Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula applauds President Lazarus Chakwera for fulfilling his promise to establish Commission of Inquiry into Malawi Defense Force Aircraft MAF-T03 accident that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others.
In a statement released on 26th October, 2024 Mwakasungula said President Chakwera assured the nation that such a body would be set up to investigate the matter in question and now despite the delays, he has honoured that promise.
“While it is understandable that as a nation we were growing impatient, it is important to recognize that the President has now delivered on this important task,” he said.
He further said this is a sign of commitment to transparency and accountability, even though some Malawians may have doubted the process due to the delays.
Mwakasungula also commends how President Chakwera has set up the Commission saying the members chosen are credible individuals with track records in their respective fields.
Exceptionally, Mwakasungula mentioned of human rights activists Sylvester Namiwa’s inclusion into the Commission highlighting that Namiwa has been most vocal critics regarding the delay in setting up the Commission adding it is now a great opportunity for him to present any information he may have gathered concerning the aircraft tragedy.
He has since encouraged public participation in the inquiry as many people expressed views and claims to have information regarding the incident.
He therefore admit that his hopes are that President Chakwera will take on board recommendations from this Commission accordingly.
Mwakasungula also hopes that recommendations of the Commission will provide both clarity as well as serving as a tool for healing and unity of this nation.
