Shut down ACB, MP Lunguzi takes to Twitter on Malawi corruption: Anti-graft Czar Kondowe fights back
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Dedza East member of Parliament (MP) Juliana Lunguzi took to Twitter to back suggestions that operations of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) be closed down in the country because they are no longer relevant.
First to raise the point was Malawian economist and motivational speaker Henry Kachaje when he made a presentation on governance at the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) annual general meeting in Blantyre, in December 2016.
And Lunguzi on Tuesday made her post on Twitter, where she often share her thoughts on matters of national interest, saying the bureau’s existence has become immaterial.
“Malawi#Tractorgate; Maizegate; Escomgate; ACB is nowehere to be seen now we’ve commission of enquiry.#ACB close it up,” tweeted Lunguzi.
She was apparently referring to the Zambian maize procurement saga which President Peter Mutharika has appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate the matter.
ACB has also indicated that it will—in conjunction with its Zambian counterparts—investigate corrupt elements in the ‘maizegate’.
In his paper titled ‘Corruption: Impact on Political and Socioeconomic Landscape in Malawi’, Kachaje argued that ACB has considerably been compromised.
“We have an ACB in name and not in action. It is just as good as closing and using the money to, perhaps, buy maize or something essential.
“Its drive is not as it was before and the outcry is that such an institution which is benefiting public resources must be seen to deliver and not just being a symbolic institution in the fight against corruption,” argued Kachaje.
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) national secretary Martin Chiphwanya said recent events at the bureau, such as reports of blocking warrants of arrest and fears of political interference, have led to lack of confidence in its operations.
“We have a bureau widely seen as ineffective but also unfairly using its powers. The recent allegations and reports against the leadership of the bureau have in particular been more damaging,” said Chiphwanya.
The President of the Malawi Law Society, John Suzi Banda, said the ACB’s ‘operational independence has been fatally compromised’.
Other prominent individuals are benefiting.
“As an institution I can say we have done a great job. There have been criticisms; some constructive and some unconstructive but what I can assure you is that ACB is very professional; it is not a political organization. We are very professional and we will continue to be professional,” said Kondowe.
“I would like to assure Malawians that the organization will protect their interests,” he added
Kondowe said inadequate funding was affecting operation of the bureau.
“I have travelled around the global. I have worked in the United States with the FBI. I have worked with prosecutors in the United States. Those institutions are well funded unlike us. When we bring the case to court we must have enough evidence and for us to have that evidence there is need for thorough investigation which requires more resources,” he said.
A governance and corruption survey report report, prepared by Blessings Chinsinga, Boniface Dulani, Peter Mvula and Joseph Chunga, all from Chancellor College recommends undertaking of a comprehensive political economy analysis of the implementation of the anti-corruption efforts which it says will be quite critical in terms of identifying barriers to and opportunities for implementation of anti-corruption strategies.
It also recommends review and strengthening the anti-corruption legislative framework because a robust legal and regulatory framework properly enforced guarantees legitimacy.
The report further encourages promotion of a culture of reporting corrupt activities by both citizens and public officials, among others.
Many people who spoke to Nyasa Times said ACB is always influenced by the political decisions of incumbent leadership and also cited the powers of appointment as the weakest link.
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Bring back Ishmael Wadi. He knows how to handle corruption
Doing attachment for one month doe not mean you are working at that organization MR KONDOWE . PLEASE SHOW US YOUR CV
bwana kondowe just resign honorably you should not wait to be fired its quit embarrassing. malawians love their country and we cannot allow somebody to siphon our hard earned tax for no service this is corruption. what is the difference between what is happening at acb and those contractors who cash gated our money without any services? wake up malawi the acb people should also be investigated by offering us a raw deal.
To begin with, I am 100% in agreement with the position Honorable Lunguzi has taken. In principle, the primary objective of ACB is to root out corruption and promote transparency and accountability as far as public resources are concerned. Looking at the current situation, ACB has miserably failed to achieve this noble responsibility and as a nation we are disapointed.
Secondly as Malawians we need to explore and determine why is ACB ineffective and map the way forward. From my view point, ACB is in effective due to several factors namely: Lack of independence from political influence, lack of integrity and of course resources to execute its duties.
As a way forward, first let us all strive to achieve total independence of the ACB body. I hope we have legislature arm of government which has the capacity to change the legal framework that wil promote this. On the issue of integrity and professionalism, an overhaul here and there may do us good at the same time ensuring that the organization is well funded to function properly.
Ukakhala otsutsa boma kuyenda ndi olamula zimatelo ,otsutsa nkumatsutsa koma olamula akuyendetsa dziko ,komanso chomwe ndaona otsutsa ambili alikunja kwadziko lino chikabwela chisanko simuvota nao akaluza at atibela kkkk ,shaa ngati kuzimbabwe anthu osafuna Mugabe alikunja ,kulimbana ndi kutsutsa pa Internet come to vote Mugabe win after that I don’t want him uku akulamulabe ,amalawi tikondane yanu nthawi ikubwela dzikoli nilathu.
If it is not functioning because of lack of funding then close it. Why must you still have such an institution that is not functioning? So you get paid, you travel to USA spending lots of money for something that is not productive. come on
SHUT THE COUNTRY DOWN..
TOO CORRUPT AND EVIL CULTURE!!!!
BK
Seriously mp Lunguzi needs a hubby to push her on looks. Anyone with her foni number? Ndimukwatire ndimuchune ndimujudule maonekedwe and kusalala
Amuna a pa malawi kupusa. Mkazi mukungomuyang’ana uyu. akagwila ma Nigerian muzayambenso kudandaula. Mukumuopa chiyani? Just imagine since she won u MP sanagonepo ndi mwamuna, nayenso ndi munthu musamuphele ufulu wake pliz. Nayenso amafuna kugwidwa.
Let’s face facts bwana Khondowe all fingers are pointing at you definitely something is no matter you try to cleam yourself. Show us what you are capable of doing other than making poor funding as an excuse. Others were before you and we could see results us the same poor funding. All people can’t be wrong
Ndikuti ndi mbava zachikazi zomwe… zoba ma tractor ndi ma plot ndi nyumba. Dzaoneni zili kuno ku Ministry of Lands ndi Mayi PS Luhangalala. Mayi Tasosa sosa. Akaba nkumati ndiopemphela.
Look at him and u will agree with me kondowe is corrupt
Kondowe a fake man!!!
So, this Lucus Kondowe is simply admitting that ACB is irrelent by saying ACB is poorly fumded as one of official reasons but its real reason is corruption.
MR KONDOWE YOU ARE JUST WASTING OR EVEN DAMAGING YOUR PROFESSIONAL CV.
enough is enough. Malawians should not continue suffering in silence. In everything you do, God is watching you. And some day, one day you shall answer. Viva my M.P
Lunguzi you look like those ladies who clamp hands during hule wankulu dance
What has gone wrong with you. Before you joined politics you looked very beautiful. If politics is finishing you like old blanket or curtain which cannot be patched I request you resign before you become worse.
Sorry to say that you look like like a ghost. Don’t Twitter so that people will not be seeing your ugly looks. Kook at your belt dress and hair style as if you are dancing gule wankulu
Àbale that is too personal. We are pipo who passes through seasons, you never know which season she is in. Leave her that shouldnt be a contributing factor that she should be harrased here. Judge her views not out look. To some shes still looking great, and she is not your wife after all!
Show us that you worked with FBI. A Kondowe mpaka kusokonezeka mutu ndi APM? Mwadzionongera dzinatu apa.
what is wrong with lunguzi if she is single its her problem, the truth is ACB mmmm plz shut shut ACB these people are sleeping on cashgate files
Juliana, if you are serious about corruption first advise your Chakwera to pay back the church money he stole when he was president of this church. Kuba ndalama za chauta is not that a curse? And you think the same God can give him a chance to win the presidency? Wotembeleredwa ameneyu.
All fingers are pointing at you surely something is wrong. We have seen prosecutions and even convictions from your presidesors. Show the nation what you are capable of doing otherwise people have lost trust in you and your institution
Kondowe listen!!. The recommendations by Chinsinga team are mere recommendations, but not binding. You can take them or simply ignore them if you are creative and resourceful. You are right behind the pot, but the consultants are passers- by, they may not know all the intricacies of ACB but you and your team. So don’t use lack of finance as an excuse for your failure to perform, you must engage your team to come up with alternative means. The financial constraints are not only affecting your organisation, but all government subvented institutions, but some of them are doing better than ACB. This means that your leadership is mediocre.
Some of the comments appearing hereon criticising madam Lunguzi are unfortunate. Which parliament can Lunguzi talk of closure of this useless bureau? You have seen how these greedy mp’s which inludes independents shooting down important motions just cos of the quinine (sugar-coated) given to them. Therefore inu mukuti ndi a Dr. proffesor stop being too blind. This blindness does and cannot even fit a learned person you are claiming to be. Dont forget “you need outsiders to see inside” pa iwe wekha umadziona ngati star-performer but unfortunately you cant be. This so called lucas kondowe could hv worked in the states with FBI agents, this is where pitala knew him hence being pitals chola boy. Acb has to be independent from the executive for it to perform otherwise next parliament a brave MP should just move a motion to have it dissolved basi. Zikomo.
All prosecuting lawyers at ACB ndi mbala zokhazokha. Just yesterday senior prosecutor at ACB lawyer Victor was granted bail from Blantyre Police for falsely castigating BT POLICE AS CORRUPT
Malawi dziko lomvesa chisoni. Tili pheee anthu akutibera tikuwona. Dzuka Malawi dzuka.
I wonder why these stupid MPs make noise outside the parliament, why cant they say it in parliament useless
This is the best time for ACB to
react or to shut down because peope have lost their trust In them
This is true.
Lucas Kondowe is the most corrupt director. He is actually aiding corruption that fighting it. Let him challenge me I will expose evidence of his corrupt dealings. Don’t blame President Mutharika or government for ACB failure. It is Kondowe who is behind the toothlessnes of ACB, VERY CORRUPT. Shielding Richard Makonde, Mohammed Kossam, the Batatawala of Lido, 7 rotten ministers and all his friends
It’s in fact very complicated in this full of activity life
to listen news on Television, so I only use internet for that purpose, and get the newest news.
ABale which commision inatulutsa report and booted someone. its money money money going olo paid to the so called commision team kaya akuti. bwanji makalata tikuonetsedwawa ali mboni,podzatuluka lipoti after 20 yrs, ya k577 bilion inathera patipoi, ya casowa ,njauju, mmangonamiza anthu kaye mukati azungu akuti ai muli mzungu mu komiti ife kuti tizinjenjemela kaamba muli nsungu. naye nsungu afuna atenge zake zomwe kupusa musakuobapo inuku. kaya poti mmadyaso ndinu nomwe. i applaude nzimai uyu Lunguzi. ife tikuziwa simmasangalala nazo fundo zake kamba iye amaboola pa mutu wa zithupsatu.
basi awa akufufuzidwa ali ma salary ma alawasi thoooo. mmmmmmhu
INU MR KONDOWE, APART FROM CASHGATE CASES WHICH WERE BEING HANDLED BY DPP, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE AS ACB?
WE HAVE: MAIZEGATE, MERA GATE, ROADS AUTHORITY GATE, MEC GATE, ESCOM GATE, TRACTOR GATE, K577 BN GATE,
CAN YOU TELL THE NATION WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO ANY OF THESE GATES TO JUSTIFY YOUR EXISTENCE?
good question, let him answer you if he exists.
This may be concluded that are also being involved because its operations are indeed questionable
Lunguzi should not be another Donald Tump who raises issues of national importance on twitter. As law Maker she should make sure she brings up this issue of closing down ACB in Parliaments as its formation was done through the Act Of Parliament. Be a little more serious baby girl.
Mr Kondowe Sir, You have said it yourself in simple terms. Being underfunded is reason enough to shut it down and go back to the drawing board. This organization cannot afford to be underfunded and take the risks it is taking. If you cannot see and agree with me then we have a big problem here.
Hon i totally agree with you that ACB is totally irrelevant to malawi because it is failing to deal with ruling party official yet most corruption is done by them. Disband it and send the money to other areas
Juliana why are you looking like an old illerate village girl. Kumangoneka ngati ntchemberegandule. Why type of hair make is that? what type of dress is that?
@real,i believe you are out of touch with fashion, this is the sixties dress maker design which is now back in fashion.She looks sweet just like Maya Angelou the American civil rights activist and she surely looks after her waist line (good diet).. Iwe umafuna abvale ngati mai kaliata with a drum belly.. Ukakhala ndi mimba yayikulu ngati yanuyo you cant fit into these type of dresses last size yomwe imapezeka ndi 16
akuziikira kumbuyo koma kondowe kumvetsa chisoni. blind leader kkkkkkk