By Chisomo Phiri
The Concerned Citizens of Malawi-People Power Movement (CCM-PPM) has expressed deep concern over the failed development projects and allegations of corruption within the government, as highlighted in the recent President Lazarus Chakwera’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).
In a statement seen by this publication,the group is calling for immediate action and accountability from top officials, including Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM )Dr. Mafuta Mwale,
Reads part of the statement:”Dr. Mwale, who previously served as Secretary to the Treasury is linked to the approval of fraudulent projects, raising concerns about his ability to manage public funds.
“His tenure at the Treasury was also marred by the fertilizer procurement scandals, resulting in the loss of billions of kwacha.”
The CCM-PPM has further demanded that Parliament summons Dr. Mwale to answer for his role in the failed projects.
The group has also called for the Secretary to the Treasury to issue a public statement explaining the payments made for these projects, and for the Ministers of Health and Transport to be dismissed for their role in mismanaging the projects.
Furthermore, the group is seeking transparency regarding the contractors involved in the projects, including a full list of contractors, a public explanation of the selection process, and an investigation into whether procurement laws were followed.
The CCM-PPM has however,announced plans to conduct a nationwide inspection of the listed projects to verify their existence and gather evidence of any mismanagement.
“We are warning of nationwide protests and vigils if our demands are ignored because Malawians deserve transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership,” adds the group’s statement.
