By Linda Kwanjana
State President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, on Wednesday advised the newly sworn-in Acting Justices of Appeal to discharge their duties with the necessary courage and by all means uphold the rule of law.
President Chakwera made the appeal during the swearing-in ceremony of three new Acting Justices of Appeal for the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.
The three new Justices are; Rachel Sikwese, Fiona Mwale, and Texious Masoamphambe.
President Chakwera explained that after serving as President for a total of 1760 days and having appointed hundreds of people across the public service, including judges to various courts, he is fully persuaded that the most impressive academic credentials and the most decorated professional experience will never be a sufficient qualification for public service
In his remarks, President Chakwera said courage is necessary, “because there are those in this country whose only weapon of choice is threats of reprisals and violence, and you must do right by all persons in spite of the threats and dangers you face personally for doing the right thing for Malawi.”
In order to achieve this Justices will be required to uphold the tenets of the law which underpin their duties and responsibilities.
Chakwera also urged the Justices to be of a composed temperament and also have the right philosophy of government.
