By Cathy Maulidi
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has expressed shock over the unavailability of Pastor Michael Howard, Director of Kalibu Academy at today’s hearing.
The Commission is today holding a public hearing into allegations of administration of corporal punishment and child sexual abuse at Kalibu Academy.
MHRC launched an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and administration of corporal punishment to learners at Kalibu Academy last year.
It is on record that Howard will not be available for the hearing as he has left the country.
Kate Kujaliwa MHRC Public Relations Officer has expressed worry with the development saying Howard was aware about the hearing as he was invited.
“We are surprised because we served them with a notice which was delivered by hand on 22 April 2022. Only to hear Pastor Howard has left the country for Finland on Monday 1 May 2022 when the hearing was scheduled for 5th May” said Kujaliwa.
Kujaliwa, has however said that the hearing will proceed with testimonies from witnesses and victims.
The investigations have resumed after they were suspended last year in September, after the Academy sought an injunction and leave for judicial review.
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