By Suleman Chitera
Political activist Bon Kalindo has underscored the need for Malawi’s anti-corruption fight to be firmly grounded in credible and verifiable evidence, warning against reckless accusations that risk undermining justice.
“We are not saying people should stop condemning corruption. In fact, corruption is a serious vice that continues to undermine development in this country,” Kalindo said.
He, however, stressed that allegations of corruption must be supported by tangible proof capable of assisting investigative and prosecutorial bodies in carrying out their mandate effectively.
“Accusations should be supported by concrete evidence that can help institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), and the Malawi Police Service to successfully investigate and prosecute offenders,” he explained.
Kalindo expressed concern over what he described as a growing tendency to label individuals as corrupt without substantiated facts, cautioning that such conduct erodes public trust and damages reputations unjustly.
“Simply branding person A or person B as corrupt without evidence damages reputations and soils names unfairly. That is not justice; that is recklessness,” he added.
He maintained that while the fight against corruption remains essential to national development and good governance, it must be pursued responsibly and strictly within the confines of the law.
