By Burnett Munthali
Victor Chapola, in a recent Facebook post, has brought to light significant revelations regarding the false claims made about Sheikh Al Qassimi from Dubai. According to Chapola, the Malawian government has been misleading the public by alleging that the Sheikh was set to provide oil and fertilizer to Malawi and had agreed to accept payments in Malawi Kwacha instead of US dollars.
Chapola refutes these claims, stating that Sheikh Al Qassimi has denied any knowledge of such an agreement. In an interview with The Investigator Magazine, the Sheikh’s Office firmly rejected the assertions, clarifying that they have no business dealings in Malawi. The statement, released by Ali Ahmed Alhamed, the Public Relations and Media Manager for the Sheikh’s Office, was made in the presence of the Sheikh and his management team in Dubai.
Responding to the allegations, Alhamed said, “What is kwacha? What are you talking about? No no no, we don’t have business in Malawi, we operate in Dubai and partly in China. We have no agreement with anyone in Africa.” This bold denial dismantles any suggestions of an ongoing partnership between the Sheikh and the Malawian government.
Chapola’s Facebook post praised The Investigator Magazine for breaking the story and providing clarity on the matter. He acknowledged Munthali Bell Kondwani for their investigative work, which has helped expose what he describes as attempts to deceive the Malawian public by invoking Sheikh Al Qassimi’s name.
In his post, Chapola mocks the perpetrators of the falsehoods, stating that such individuals believe they can easily trick the public by referencing names like Ras Al-Khayimah. He confidently asserts that these deceptive schemes are doomed to fail, adding that “their days are numbered.”
Chapola’s post serves as a stern warning to those who attempt to manipulate public opinion using false claims, while also commending investigative journalism for unmasking the truth behind such allegations.
