Malawi President Mutharika says ‘I’m tired of corruption in this country’
President Peter Mutharika has warned that he will not tolerate anyone engaging in corruption whether in government or not, pledging he will support the fight against corruption in its totality.
Mutharika was speaking at police headquarters in Lilongwe on Monday when he officially received 100 police vehicles from the People’s Republic of China.
The Malawi leadearsaid he is tired of reports of corruption especially involving those handling government projects and called for care and fair distribution of the vehicles; 10 minibuses, 60 pickups, 15 saloon and 10 wagons.
“Police cannot function without efficient transport. I urge the Inspector General of police to make sure these vehicles are taken good care of and distributed fairly. I do not want any corruption in this; neither must I hear that the vehicles have been sold out dubiously.
“I am tired of corruption in this country. If I happen to catch such corrupt individuals, I will deal with them. Every project we are carrying out in this country, some selfish individuals want to get something out of it. That must stop,” he warned.
Mutharika said corruption cannot be fought successfully without the involvement of the general public.
The remarks comes after Malawi development partners say the country continues to be significantly more corrupt and have urged the government to step up efforts to fight against corrupt gangsters in the corridors of power.
Heads of Mission of Britain, United States of America, Ireland, Germany, Norway, Japan, European Union and Union Nations gave a candid assessment of the fight against corruption in a statement to mark UN-designated International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9.
The donors pointed out that corruption is a barrier to poverty reduction – diverting scarce resources away from healthcare, schools and water provision. It affects critical capital investments, like roads and power generation. Corruption is a disincentive for private sector investment, economic growth and jobs.
“ We recognise that the Malawian Government has made efforts such as improvements in public finance management, laws on Access to Information, Financial Crimes and, recently, Political Parties. Effective implementation of these laws is critical, now,” said the statement.
The development partners said “further reforms” are also needed.
They noted that indicators on corruption still show “a negative trend” and there are continuous reports of fraud, often related to procurement.
Graft-busting body Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) must be able to pursue all cases without “undue influence”, the statement said.
“ Tackling corruption requires a concerted effort: all public institutions need to ensure strong controls are in place and that civil servants are held to account,” the statement said.
“ The Procurement Act should be put into practice as a priority, including merit-based recruitment of staff of the new Public Procurement Authority. All accountability institutions should be adequately resourced to fulfil their mandate effectively,” they urged.
Meanwhile, Mutharika hailed China for the support it has rendered to Malawi in the ten years of diplomatic relationship.
The support from China is not tied to conditions of good governance and tenents of democracy unlike the West.
Chinese deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong said “more and more Chinese are coming to Malawi for investment and as tourists, we are committed to boosting security in this country for the benefit of people from both nations.”
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Bodzatu ili a Prince of Thieves. You have the power to stop these thieving ministers and civil servants. Muhara is making headlines but as a Prince of thieves you are quiet.
Now you are talking your excellency! You are tired today but we got tired longtime ago…since 1994 but more so since your late brothers rule! The million dollar question is what you got to do with it?
Here is my suggestion…strat with the 577 billion Kwacha cashgate! Arrest the 7 ministers involved. Then we will know…that you are really tired of corruption!!!
Udya chani ngati watopa? Tangotenga ka holiday pang’ono kuti ubwere ndi mphamvu zina titakate pa tauni pano.
KOMA IWE? NDALAMA ZIDZAKUPHA AYISE. UKAPHYA
ZOONA BWANA MUKUNGOMVA CHABE KUTI KULI CORRUPTION KU MALAWI. TANGOVULANI TINTEDIYO MUONA BWINOBWINO NYASI ZENIZENI ZA CORRUPTION ZAKUZUNGULIRANIZO. NANKUNUNKHAYU ZOONA SAKUDZIMVA? Hii AMALAWI TILI PAMOTO NDI BOMA LIMENELI.
There is no political will to fight against corruption in this country because those in govt are hugely benefiting from it. No wonder it’s only cheap talk no real actions to show their seriousness on combating this evil. How can you win this battle whie you are shielding those rotten ministers in your cabinet? 2019 is just around the corner and I bet you Malawians are determined to remove this stench once and for all. AMALAWI NDIIFE TATOPA NDI CORRUPT GOVERNMENT. OK TIONANA MU MAY 2019.
I dont think Malawians Will stop corruption. Everyone want to be rich withiout work hard. There is lack of every Malawian. As long they are not convicted corruption Will remain a parasite of Malawi development.
Koma , are u serious. Good all Gon de we says he cannot be removed from holdin the purse. He knows what he is talking about. He know’s he is untouchable or else all will be exposed.
If you see a monkey carrying a bag of bananas makes you wonder how is in its stomach!
Hahahahaha! meaning he has hammered a lot!
Hahahaàaaaaasaaasass. Tired. You have made enough eti
Seriously?? Mr Muhara is renovating his office space to a tune of MK64 million and you haven’t said a thing!……… Talk is cheap Bwana , there is corruption right under your nose and you haven’t caught anyone yet?
Mr. President Sir, Please deal with the corrupt Chinese first
bastard tilapia
What are going to do about it instead of crying? Presidents don’t get tired.
Our president is a joke “If I happen to catch such corrupt individuals, I will deal with them.” meaning he has not caught anyone yet. We have never had cases where the police have sold vehicles at any point in time. This is a misdirected statement to wrong people. As for the corrupt, please look from within there are so many. Deal with them first…
Yes Mr president,we are all tired of the vice. Here I support you even though my vote will go to chakwera. How do u give a bribe to a traffic police officer then u go and blame the president to be corrupt? Apo we can blame ourselves Malawians. Komanso Mr president, u say, I will deal with them. U mean since 2014 ur govt has never found corrupt people? You seem to have dealt with no one. As for chaponda he was dealt with by CSOs not you. I give u the benefit of doubt. Surely my prophesy hasn’t changed. I can’t see GRACE in cabinet by January 10.
Bwana, traffic police are like “matemba”. The grand corruption that is destroying this country is done by “che Jumo” (big fish) where a road construction costing say MWK10 billion is billed at MWK20 billion, with the difference shared between the contractor, DPP as a party and some well connected top brass. Did you not hear about the botched Diesel Generators deal? What about the Road Traffic system scam? The passport scam? The examples are endless…
Each big contract is compromised by top DPP officials. Open your eyes and see what is happening in your own country. Do you really think that when the donors are always talking about corruption in Malawi, they are talking about the MWK2,000 that a traffic cop may demand from you? Of course petty corruption is bad, but the main focus should be grand corruption carried out by people close to APM himself.
This is just a recital of a prepared speech from his speech writers. Nothing of substance comes from his soul. It’s like reading a communique from the OPC. No heart or soul in the speech. This is play acting to hood wink the world.
But behind the scenes he is the very Prince of Thieves. The Muscot of Corruption. Our very shortcut to quick wealth creation as we approach 2019. He is not tired at all in practicing corruption and refereeing it feverntly. On the contrary he enjoys it very much.
How do you get tired of corruption when you yourself is corrupt?
‘Tired’ because he himself has done it a lot to the point that all his energy is gone.
Wasenza maBillion mpaka akulephera kuthawa nawo. That’s why akuti watopa nayo corruption mkuluyi.
How can the President prove to us that indeed he tired of corruption reports when one of his ministers who happens to be his friend from their school days is challenging that he cannot be moved from Finance to another ministry?
Your Chief Secretary is doing corruption right in your office how can Malawi trust you in this case I think this word Prince of Thieves can be the best to mention. This party is completely loosing come 2019.
People are learning from him, how can he get tired? He is lying, he is actually more energetic
DISO LANU LIMANDIDABWITSA BWANJI MUMANGOWONA ZOLAKWA ZABWINO AYI?NDIKUFUSA INUYO ABWINONU, KODI MUTHALIKAYO PALIBE CHABWINO CHAKE CHIMENE MUNGAKAMBEKO KOMA ZOYIPA ZOKHAZOKHA BASI? COME 2019 MUTENGE BOMALI INUYO ABWINONU NDIPO ZINTHU ZIDZAYENDE MOKOMELA TONSE.
Munthu wopusa… Ukuuza ana? Tamuonereni…… Mxiewwwwwiest
Enough of your words without action Mr President and enough of your promises without action. We are fed up just wish may 2019 was today for you to go
The major weakness of Peter Mutharika is dishonesty. He said one thing and does the opposite. Bingu promised what he would do practically. There is more evidence of corruption now than ever.
Peter has never been serious on corruption and he will never be serious as he is part of the corrupt circles.
Malawi will still remain poor if treat corruption with dishonesty.
Yes Malawi Will remain.poor and corruption If u let this thief and his fiends continue to steal. U knew APM was a useless prof. Why u let him spoil beautiful nation.
We are tired of your nonsense Mr President.
When are you going to end Corruption? Iziso ndiye ayi! zopanda chikoka za zi.
Abale timachita kulephera kuloza kuti awa ndiye a President athu eish!! koma abale zidatigwera ndithu.
How can he be tired with corruption, when corruption is endemic in the DPP? All government tenders and contracts involve corruption, to get all government services corruption is required, passports, driving licences, COF, Police Report. Corruption also is involved in order to get payment for already delivered service in government and statutory organisations. You also need corruption to get bank loans, etc. In the villages, chiefs have to be oiled to get anything going. Court cases require the magistrates to be corrupted to get favorable judgement. The prison offers and courts have to be corrupted to get your sentence quashed and release.
Tachivereni chizoba. How can you end corruption when you are master minder of corruption yourself. You are the Dean of faculty of corruption at Malawi University of Thuggery and Thievery (MUTT).
kkkkkkkkkk koma ndiye uphulikatu. Chifukwatu iyeyu ndi mtsogoleri wa dziko mpaka 2019 mwinanso kudutsa pamenepo. Ndpo ndikuti mwina osati chifukwa chooti adzaluza koma popeza moyo umatha tsiku lina liri lonse. Dzitaya nthawi ndikumutukwana komanso kumutchula mayina mmalo mooti uzilimbikile utukule banja lako mosayang’anira kulephere kwa boma, ngati monga enafe tichitira.
A Pathfinder musationetse umbuli wanu apa pa momwe dziko limayenera kuyendera. How can people do zawo when there is corruption all over the place? Mwina iweyo zikumakuyendera because you are part of the circus of the Prince of thieves. SHUPITI!!
Typical of a leader that has lost appetite to serve his people. Mind you bwana president that director of your anti corruption bureau mr Njauju was killed under your nose. So how is it that corruption can be reduced if the control tools put in place to minimise corruption are being compromised? Death of that gentlengle soul pains me to death.
All your ministers are corrupt and it appears you mr president are not concerned about the current corruption levels in this beautiful nation that we love. You have got a lost opportunity in chaponda case. You could have come clean and wash your hands by letting the law take its course. To me one of the stern position would have been t expel him from the party as well.
Mr president you are losing a lot of opportunities to demonstrate that you do mot tolerate corrupt activities. Your late brother in his first term challenged malawians by saying ” let the works of my hands demonstrate my capabilities as a leader” and he delivered hence the landslide victory that malawians honored him with. Malawians trusted him to lead the nation for the second term. But for you I see that you’re content with one term.
Stupid PATHFINDER indeed, you mean you don’t know that for any citizen to succeed or prosper it starts with Govt providing a conducive environment – MBULI!