Government rejects K1 trillion theft claim: Chakwera hit for ‘holier than thou’ tantrums
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led government has responded to allegations made by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential torchbearer, Lazarus Chakwera, that it has swindled K1 trillion in the last five years, saying it was unfortunate that the latter made the claims when it was obvious he was a benefitting from corruption proceeds.
A statement signed by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Minister Henry Mussa, made available to Nyasa Times, comes barely a few days after government was blamed for releasing “too many press statements, instead of action” by socio-political commentators.
In the latest statement, Mussa said government was committed to crackdown on corruption and urged Chakwera to share the information he has to law enforcing institutions so that “those behind such criminality can be brought to book.”
It reads in part: “We can assure him that the information will be acted upon because Government has so far demonstrated that where evidence is available noone is given a sanctuary within its bounds.”
Mussa suggested, in the statement, that some of the corruption suspects have been given senior positions to fight and unseat the present DPP administration after assurance of amnesty should MCP form government.
“Having demonstrated that he is in the mood to be an apostle bearing the gospel of accountability and transparency where public resources are concerned – and considering also that like charity, probity must begin at home -we urge Dr. Chakwera to start demanding answers from Dr Joyce Banda, his partner in the forthcoming elections, to reveal the whereabouts of the proceeds from the sale of the presidential jet.
“Dr. Chakwera should also ask his runningmate Mr. Sidik Mia to explain why resources meant for construction of roads in Malawi, at the time he was Minister of Transport and Public Works, found themselves in offshore accounts of some countries in Southern America,” reads the statement in part.
Mussa said government wants to conclude investigations into the corruption cases and said Chakwera would be of help since “those who are the subject of the probe are in his fold.”
“Maybe Dr. Chakwera needs a little reminding that his seeming commitment to fight against loss or misuse of public resources will not have any credibility if he looks away while sharing a table with people from whom he should be demanding accountability for their actions while they were privileged to hold public office.
“He may wish to use this opportunity to steer clear of a narrative which is growing steadily that he does not want to confront those in his fold because his campaign is a beneficiary of proceeds of suspected crime,” added the statement.
But MCP spokesperson, Maurice Munthali, has last week repeatedly said his party was unmoved.
“Malawians know that MCP is the real hope for this country, and that there serious corruption in the current leadership,” said Munthali.
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Fake accent ex-reverend has thrown his pastor’s principles to the dogs and can now go to his lowest level as telling lies. Let alone adopting Abhiti Kazhigheti as his bed fellow. Like Lucifer. Go to hell fake accent.
Hon Mussa , you have spoken well. Chakwera is hiding the skeleton in his cupboard. If what you have said is not true let him refute it, let Mia refute it, After all Kaliati has also challenged him as a beneficiary of cashgate money. Let Chakwera come out in the open and say Kaliati is wrong and take her to court for defamation. You know what, it will not happen because he fears to be exposed . The same as Mia let him come out and refute . The issue Chakwera talks of DPP I’s generalised. Moreover , the civil servants contains members of different parties,. Are we not hearing the court issue of Klondike who impersonated as Immigration official to swindle a foreigner, yet he is an MCP candidate. We have not forgotten the cars Nkhato donated to MCP which Chakwera gave to his children to be using. The house he has been building is part of the cashgate proceeds from Joyce Banda. If Chakwera want to talk of integrity, then why did he made a coalition with a party that has cashgate issues.? Joyce Banda sent Mia , Mkandawire to MCP for a reason, and Mia admitted that he and Mkandawire fund the MCP during Vice President debates, it is not a hidden thing. If Chakwera has not benefited from cashgate money, let him throw the first stone on DPP.
Politics is adirty game of pigs so anyone cannot enjoy the game if he/is smart. Dr Chakwera may was a good and smart when he was joining this game of politics but now after spending years and years in it I can’t see him any clean never!
he is still very clean you DPP blinded person. it would appear those supporting carry hate messages, sizikuthandiza in this election you are number 3
If there is a personal amene amandinyasa ndiye wasatanic ameneyu. This man is a complete fool, if you don’t know Chitsiru cha zitsiru zonse ndiye chimenechi. You may wonder why I am describing him as such. This was there in 1994 when Muluzi pick Malewezi as Vice President, even Muluzi didn’t see any substance in him, come 2004 when the same Muluzi settle Bingu wa Muthalika (MHSRP) this man was there Muluzi called these people mandaya, he also didn’t see any substance in him. In 2009 when Bingu chose Joyce Banda as running mate he was there in DPP, even Bingu did see any substance in him. come 2014 Peter decided to pick an outsider Chilima he was there, Peter too didn’t see in substance in him, this coming election Peter has gone Chimulirenji because he know how foolish stupid this man is. Ndiye ife amalawi tikhale busy kumvetsera Chimunthu cha chabechabe ngati ichi.
If you know that the people you are mentioning are involved in any malpractice why not arrest them. You are in government you have the police, ACB and every government machinery in your control instead of issuing statements and coming on TV to defend you theft. Wakuba amakana kuti sanabe ngakhale chinthu wabacho chiri mmanja. that’s what you are doing. The theft of DPP under APM & Chilima is all over their face, remember Chilima is not spared he is also another Thief and a liar, DPP corruption is indefensible.
Checking between two evils, you weigh, sift them and go for the lesser evil. I do not see any in here.
This is vote of confidence for Chakwera fromby Dpp. Dpp blind supporters mufuniranji umboni wina when you own ministers are crying for Chakwera to run the government APM walephera
You have information on MWK145 million kickback, you have information on the five Nassan pickups given to the Prince of Thieves and you have done nothing. Spare us your nonsense and enjoy the loot while it lasts because you will not be able to do so after May 21.
Well put. Most what these DPP thieves say only make sense to themselves or probably embiciles.
Welcome to Malawi where ministers are more concerned with saving the party that the ppo….. Our leaders have no integrity. none none none. alibe manyazi
Ok so you said Sidik Mia diverted funds for road construction to his off show account? Timva zambiri eti???? mmmm then SKC is the only hope for Malawi.
CHILUNGAMO CHI MAWAWA ACHAKWERA SAKUNAMA ANTHUWA ABA KWAMBIRI
ITS TOO LATE MUSSA TINAPANGA KALE CHIGANIZO SIMUNGATISINTHE
Idiot, say iweyo unapanga kale not tinapanga kale. Ukuyesa tonse congelesi tinaiiwala eti?
1 trillion is on the lower side some sources say, 1.6 trillion
Chakwera you are dining with thieves. and you are telling that you will end corruption. You are a finished case. too greedy.
@Kalyoto, you will cry with tears coming from allover your body
Am sorry DPP its an impressive press statement. But why should it be Chakwera/MCP demandig answers to the whereabouts of the proceeds from the sale of the plane? The current govt under DPP has all the state machinery to handle the issue, why are you not doing anything, no probe just noises at campain rallies?
Chakwera miscalculated by accepting all PP (including its former members) to his camp. It is all too clear for Malawians to see that he cant fight corruption he preaches while sharing the table with the culprits of the same practice. Mwagwa nayo obaba. Matsiku atsalawa nkhani yake ikhala yokhayokhayo mpaka campaign aseke. Let us see if Chakwera has the wits to quell these allegations. I can assure you, it will be too damaging.
It’s really funny. I believe whenever we are putting government in power we give it the authority to investigate as well as prosecute any criminal offences. I understand that all prosecution is in the hands of government. Saying this I don’t know why government didnt prosecute Joyce Banda for her involvement in Cashgate? This could be construed as government’s tolerance of corruption
Everyone is dirty here, so dont let others cheat you by shielding their dirt. Those days are long gone
33 out of 40 plus MCP NEC members ndi PP. Where is MCP here? Mukuyesa ife sitidziwa kuti mwabisala mcashgate eti?
Anthuwa akupereka umboni…ACB simukuonapo
Case apa????
There is no case here @Mdala, all these are mare stories everyone knows
14 days to polling day. Let us kick him out. KICK.
Mussa bodza iwe aliyese akangosemphana ndi DPP basi mumati anachita katangale Ali mboma meaning nonse mmenemo mukudya zaeni ndiye.
Koma abale tiuzeni chabwino munaba zingati ngati si 1 tr…masamu owonkhesera away…tingoti sizochepera 145 mil
This is a funny government run by funny people. Between Chakwera and government who should ask JB or Mia about the proceeds from the sale of the jet and money diverted to offshore accounts instead of being used for roads in Malawi? Does Chakwera have police officers or is he law enforcement himself to investigate cashgate masters? If government is failing to prosecute JB with state institutions, how could Chakwera do it without any basis?
Proving beyond reasonable doubt that Peter Mutharika ndi nyansi zones zili m’boma including Chilima and Atupele nzeru zilibe zianthuzi, manyazinso zilibe.
Meeky mouse government with bunch of idiots
CHAKWERA and MIA ARE REAL FORCES IN THESE GENERAL ELECTIONS..
No both Chakwera and Mia are also-runs. Daft thieves..chakwera is the most corrupt reverend. He store the R1,000,000 donated by Simbi. Damage limitation by MCP only succeeded by covering it up by MCP and Simbi himself.
Then arrest them. You are the government. Coma on!