LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) wants President Lazarus Chakwera to act on gross procedural violations in the procurement of fuel at the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA).
CSAT observes that actions at NOCMA were intended to defraud the Malawian people.
In press statement issued on Thursday, CSAT Executive Director Willy Kambwandira appeals, “We urgently call upon the President to take swift and decisive action on this matter.
“Additionally, we demand all public officers implicated in his scam to step aside to facilitate for an independent investigation”.
Kambwandira adds, “Parliament has a crucial role to play in ensuring accountability and transparency in this matter. By summoning responsible officials for hearings. Parliament must directly question those involved and demand explanations for their actions.
“Further. Parliament should utilize its oversight function to monitor the progress of investigations and ensure that they are conducted thoroughly and impartially”.
Kambwandira observes further, “CSAT asserts that these allegations involve corruption, fraud, theft, and abuse of power. Therefore, we call upon the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to thoroughly investigate this matter.
“The ACB’s silence on this does not only undermine public confidence in the bureau but also raises serious questions about its independence”.
He therefore urges, “CSAT also requests the President to promptly appoint a Director General for the Anti-Corruption Bureau to ensure effective leadership and accountability at the bureau”.