By Draxon Maloya

Dalitso Kabambe, a presidential aspirant for the UTM party and former Reserve Bank of Malawi governor, has urged party president Michael Usi to leverage his position as state vice president to request that President Lazarus Chakwera establish a commission of inquiry into the plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others.

In a letter obtained by this publication, Kabambe appeals to Usi, who took over Chilima’s office, to utilize his proximity to Chakwera to ensure that the truth behind the tragic incident is revealed.

Kabambe emphasizes that an independent inquest will not only bring clarity to confused Malawians but also allow the departed souls to rest in peace.

This development comes after Chilima’s death in a plane crash on June 10, 2024, which sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories.

The UTM party had previously demanded a commission of inquiry, citing concerns over the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has already released an interim report, highlighting adverse weather conditions as a significant factor contributing to the accident. However, Kabambe’s plea suggests that many questions remain unanswered, and a comprehensive inquiry is necessary to provide closure.