By Chisomo Phiri
Vice President Dr.Michael Usi has spoken out against political interference in the operations of public institutions, such as the Immigration Department and Road Traffic Directorate.
During his visit to the two departments in Blantyre on Monday, Usi pledged that the government will soon address the systemic and technical challenges plaguing the Immigration Department.
Usi emphasized that politicians from all parties, including Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Transformation Movement (UTM), and Allowance for Democracy (AFORD), should refrain from interfering in the operational matters of these departments, particularly when it comes to job promotions.
He noted that political interference compromises the quality of services provided by the department, as employees may feel that their hard work will not be recognized or rewarded.
In his remarks,Homeland Security Principal Secretary, Steven Kayuni, echoed Usi’s sentiments, stating that the immigration department will address the bottlenecks hindering its progress within two months.
The Immigration Department has faced numerous challenges related to its passport issuance system since March this year, including allegations of hacking.
