…Anti-Chaponda demos justified
As pressure continues mounting on Malawi leader Peter Mutharika to fire Minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development George Chaponda over maizegate, a political scientist has urged the president to act in the interest of the nation.
This comes at a time when Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have been slated to hold vigils across the nation to force the president to fire Chaponda following reports of dubious transaction in the purchase of maize from Zambia.
The political analyst Wonderful Mkhutche urged Mutharika to fire Chaponda arguing that the ‘damage has been made already’.
“The whole situation is catastrophically building up because the President is living in denial and has party loyalties to fulfil. But the maizegate issue is tainting the image of the President and his commitment to the fight of corruption. If he acts, as recommended by the inquiry, it will be over. But largely, the damage has already been done.
“There is an assumption that Dr. Chaponda’s fate is being orchestrated by some people in the ruling party. It goes to say that there is a silent fight for power and succession. But with a full commission of inquiry saying that Dr. Chaponda’s dealing should be questioned and investigated, let us treat the issue to that extent. The issue is about Maizegate, for now,” said Mkhutche.
He further recommended the demonstrations against Chaponda arguing that the issue remains in the interest of Malawians.
“The national demos can be justified in the sense that this is about Maize, our staple food. The exorbitant prices have affected people across the country,” he added.
He further expressed worry that the delay to take action is making Malawians lose trust in Mutharika.
The Malawi leader has for several times refused to act on Chaponda as demanded by different stakeholders.
The development saw some CSOs obtaining a court injunction against Chaponda to give room for smooth investigations by the inquiries.
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Bvuto ndi pitala, he is just like an idol on the seat.
My President Peter Mutharika I like u so much but case I can see Chaponda is not on ur side he is destroying ur character ur image he is not helping u but destroying u.Forsake him there are people intelligent and accountable people who can help u my President u have gud vision but people who are assisting u to fulfill these dreams they are completely gone mad do something before it becomes worse
kodi mbava izi zokutenga ngati dziko lonseli anthu ndiopusa …mr p becareful akuonongerani mbiri mchoseni ngati simliokhuzidwaaa…
Onse omwe mukumuikira chaponda kumbuyo ndi chifukwa choti mu kudya mmakwanu.kukuyankhulitsani zopeperazi its because mwakhuta.pali anthu ambiri osauka omwe a kugona ndi njala inuyo yourselfish mukungoona poti Zanu zikuyenda mukuikira kumbuyo anthu akatangale.God is watching
Anabera limodzi thats y akukanika kuchotsana mbava zose izi
Our Leaders must bring fussion not Confusion see wat Chaponda did to the Nation.
Birds flying equal heights…..
we poor pple we don’t have chances to collect things coz of pple amene ali kumipando kwathu.. they are all greedy.. full of corruption.. wicked pple.. saganizira za anthu amene akuvutika mamidzimu.. amangoganizira za miyoyo yawo & dere families.. koma 1 ting dat I know iz dat God z watching..he created de whole universe & he z de 1 who z controlling it..watch out..Solomon had everyting in diz world.. God blessed him with wisdom…but @ de end he said dat its all vanity upon vanity… Zotsara.
Mbudzi imadya pamene aimanga chaponda sadalakwire , Oyamba siiye Malawi kupepera uli bizy ndi zimenezo moti upange zoti zikuthandize olo achosedwe iwe supindulapo kathu mbuyomu achita angati ? Chaponda more fire!!!
Chimenecho nchisimikizo choti Malawi ilibe mtsogoleri,chilichonse mzaka zochepa zapitazi Malawi yalowa ndipo ikadalowabe pansi chifukwa cha azitsogoleri adyera wosalabadira anthu ngat amenewa.
Guyz msiyeni Chaponda (mupeza nsambitu)
How many hectors of maize has this political scientist & his friends grown this season so as to avoid another maizegate???.