Renowned human rights lawyer Alexious Kamangila has warned that Malawi’s fight against corruption cannot succeed while Attorney General Frank Mbeta remains in office.
Kamangila went live on Facebook on Friday, urging citizens and leadership to take action to protect the country’s integrity.
He alleged that Mbeta has long-standing professional ties with Lovemore Chikopa SC, Wapona Kita, Ken Manda, and Edgar Kachere, who he claims have been involved in corrupt practices for years.
“You cannot fix Malawi when the Attorney General is Frank Mbeta,” Kamangila said, pointing to past injunctions obtained by Mbeta at the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) that blocked investigations into his own activities.
Kamangila also criticized Mbeta’s influence over key cases, including alleged demands for money during the 2019 presidential election dispute, suggesting that his presence enables corruption rather than deters it.
He emphasized that his concerns are not personal but reflect the urgent need for accountability and protection of public resources.
Directly addressing President Peter Mutharika, Kamangila warned that meaningful anti-corruption reforms cannot take place with Mbeta in such a key role. “I want to challenge President Mutharika that you can not change Malawi with Frank Mbeta as Attorney General, never.”
He encouraged citizens to remain vigilant, stressing that even influential figures like Chikopa SC are not more powerful than the collective will of the people.
He concluded with a call to action, urging Malawians to safeguard their nation. “God is good all the time, and this is the moment for us to rescue ourselves,” Kamangila said, emphasizing that civic engagement is essential to fight corruption at all levels.
