Attorney General Frank Mbeta has once again failed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), raising fresh questions about accountability in the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund.
Mbeta was expected to present himself before the committee at 5:30pm today but instead informed Parliament that he would not attend, requesting that the meeting be rescheduled.
In his communication, the Attorney General maintained that while he remains willing to engage with the committee, the manner in which he is being summoned does not follow proper legal procedures.
“I am ready to appear before the Committee at any time, as long as lawful and proper procedures are followed,” reads part of his statement.
This marks the second time in a matter of days that Mbeta has skipped a PAC session. Earlier this week, he also failed to appear before the committee on Monday, citing other pressing commitments.
His continued absence is likely to heighten tensions between Parliament and the Attorney General’s office, especially as the PAC intensifies its probe into the multi-billion kwacha Amaryllis Hotel deal, which has already sparked public outrage and scrutiny over possible financial mismanagement.
The committee has been pushing for answers from key officials linked to the transaction, as concerns grow over transparency and adherence to public finance laws.
With Mbeta now insisting on procedural correctness before appearing, the standoff risks delaying the investigation further—leaving Malawians still waiting for clarity and accountability on one of the country’s most contentious deals.
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