“I Got Nothing!” — Witness Allegedly Who Sat Exams for Gangata Says He Was Duped
A man who claims he impersonated the Deputy President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Alfred Gangata during national exams has told the court he was promised riches — but ended up with nothing.
Andrew Mphamba, the first witness in the ongoing certificate fraud case, stunned the court on Monday when he testified that in 2017, he used Gangata’s name and identity to sit for Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams at Chitowo Community Day Secondary School in Dedza District.
Mphamba said the agreement was clear: he would take the exams on Gangata’s behalf, and in return, he would receive a house, a car, and K4 million.
“I was promised a better life,” Mphamba told the court. “But to this day, I’ve received nothing — not even a bicycle.”
He explained that the arrangement included using Gangata’s personal details and face for exam registration. However, years later, he says none of the promises were fulfilled.
The prosecution, led by Levison Mangani, presented a key document as evidence during cross-examination, but defense lawyer Khwima Mchizi objected, arguing that the document had not been previously shared with the defense team.
“The prosecution must submit all materials in advance so we can prepare adequately,” Mchizi told the court.
Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda is presiding over the case, which has been adjourned to May 27.
As the courtroom drama unfolds, the story of broken promises and alleged political fraud continues to grip the nation, raising questions about integrity, trust — and just how far some are willing to go for power.
No wonder he called himself crook,obviously he did it
Th witness must arrested if at all there is Justice in this case. He should be attending the court proceedings from custody or either on bail just like the acused. The reason is simple: if indeed he accepted the deal [which is against the Law] he is equally on the side of the Law as his poverty justifies nothing nor does it warrant him to comit crime. Impersonation is a CRIME!
Nde even integrator and head teacher wapasukuluyo ali corrupt. Chifukwa akuluwa nkhope signaling yawo koma amaloledwa kukalemba mayeso. Vuto nawoso bwana gangata mtima too much.. akanangomulipila uyu sibwezi zili chomwechi. Look now ndale zalowapo.
Aaaaa inu why is the court even waisting time with this dude, sentence him to jail, he committed a serious crime by impersonation, if he’s being used for defamation let him be jailed for his true confession period.
Weak education system which does not enforce rules effectively, can sometimes be a root cause of corruption among government officials. Thus, if someone used to get good grades through cheating, the likelihood of using shortcut to get riches tends to be high.
They should go further to verify with the exam signing sheet at maneb to cross check the signatures.
This is funny. Iyeyo till today akudikilabe ndalama from Gangata? And since he’s brilliant, why can’t he make a life for himself? Aaaaa a Malawi