By Twink Jones Gadama
A shocking revelation has emerged that President Lazarus Chakwera’s invitation to the launch of the SKC Foundation was not extended by the foundation’s organizers, but rather was orchestrated by MCP ministers who allegedly bribed officials to secure the invitation.
According to sources, the MCP ministers, who have been accused of prioritizing their party’s interests over public service, offered large sums of money to officials in exchange for the invitation. This move has been widely criticized as a blatant attempt to manipulate the situation for political gain.
The controversy surrounding Chakwera’s invitation has raised questions about the president’s knowledge of the situation. Was he aware of the MCP ministers’ actions, or was he kept in the dark? The president’s silence on the matter has only fueled speculation and criticism.
This is not the first time that Chakwera’s administration has been embroiled in controversy. In 2022, the president dissolved his entire cabinet due to corruption allegations against several ministers.
The move was seen as a bold attempt to tackle corruption, but it has not entirely eradicated the problem.
The opposition has seized on the latest controversy, with the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. George Chaponda, accusing Chakwera’s Tonse Alliance cabinet ministers of prioritizing their party’s interests over public service.
As the controversy continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of Malawi demand transparency and accountability from their leaders. The Chakwera administration must come clean about the circumstances surrounding the president’s invitation to the SKC Foundation launch and take decisive action to address the corruption and manipulation that has plagued his administration.
