By Comrade jumbe
A Call for Disbandment of the commission of Inquiry on the plane Crush: Commending Comrade Namiwa’s Courage in Withdrawing.
With great respect and admiration, we commend Comrade Namiwa for his principled decision to withdraw from the Commission of Inquiry.
His choice is a courageous act, rooted in a deep understanding that truth must stand taller than political convenience.
As the proverb goes, “The bird that stands on a crooked branch must be careful lest it fall”; in the same spirit, Comrade Namiwa has carefully stepped away, alerting us to the weaknesses within the current commission’s structure.
His voice echoes the sentiments of many Malawians who share the conviction that this commission, as it stands, may lack the fairness and representational balance needed to uncover the truth.
While we appreciate the Malawi Congress Party government, led by President Chakwera, for establishing a commission in response to the crash, it is becoming evident that the team may fall short in delivering a transparent investigation.
A commission’s integrity lies in its members’ ability to approach their work impartially and independently; yet, many feel that this inquiry lacks the breadth and neutrality required to fully serve the people.
“When a finger points to the moon, the fool looks at the finger,” the saying goes; in our case, we must not be distracted by an inquiry that may not answer the real questions.
President Chakwera’s conflicting statements—first asserting the plane had reached the airport, then later retracting it—only add to the public’s concerns.
These inconsistencies cast doubt on the administration’s intentions and lead us to wonder whether the crash was, in fact, a natural accident or if other forces are at play.
The tragedy and the pain of losing those lives demand a genuine pursuit of truth, not a rubber stamp investigation built on shaky foundations.
If this were any other nation, such a controversial narrative would spark calls for leadership accountability, possibly leading to impeachment proceedings or a resignation demand of the president.
“When the elephant stumbles, the forest trembles,” and in Malawi, the weight of this tragedy shakened the entire nation, revealing the cracks in our leadership’s approach to this calamity.
It is essential, therefore, that we disband the current commission before it expends taxpayers’ money on an investigation many Malawians doubt.
Instead, we urge the formation of a fresh independent commission with diverse representation from all sectors, one that will inspire confidence among the people.
In this endeavor, transparency is paramount, and the truth must not be sacrificed for political expediency.
We deserve an inquiry led by those unburdened by bias, who will respect the memories of those lost by delivering justice through an unclouded investigation.
Let us remember the words of wisdom: “The tree that is firm will be remembered long after the storm.”
By demanding an independent and just inquiry, Malawians ensure that this tragedy becomes a turning point for greater accountability and respect for the truth.
In the same spirit of integrity exemplified by Comrade Namiwa, let us stand together and call for a new commission—one that speaks for the people, seeks the truth, and honors those whom we lost by refusing to settle for anything less.
My pen is mightier than a Sword.
