By Staff Reporter
Lilongwe, Malawi – As many Malawians continue to face hunger and economic hardship, concerns are growing over President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration allegedly spending billions of kwacha from taxpayers’ money on luxury vehicles for ministers and senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials.
Reports indicate that each of the vehicles costs around 400 million kwacha, sparking public outrage. Critics argue that such expenditures are insensitive at a time when ordinary citizens are struggling to make ends meet.PDP Accepts Defeat in 2025 Malawi Elections, Nankhumwa Pledges Continued Service
Cabinet ministers and senior MCP members benefited
One of the named beneficiaries from MCP, who reportedly received one of the high-end vehicles. Citizens and civil society groups are now calling on MCP members and other beneficiaries to return the vehicles immediately to the government, stressing that they were bought using taxpayers’ money.
Calls for Police Action
Malawians have also urged the police to act swiftly by confiscating the vehicles before they are hidden or disposed of. According to the critics, both the recipients and the officials who authorized the purchase must be held accountable and face the law.
Public Reaction
The alleged procurement has sparked debate on social media and among governance watchdogs, who say the move undermines public trust. With Malawi’s economy under pressure, many argue that government resources should be directed towards food security, healthcare, and education rather than luxury spending.
Accountability Demands
Activists have demanded transparency on how procurement decisions were made, and have urged anti-corruption agencies to launch an investigation. There are growing calls for the vehicles to be returned to the state and for disciplinary action against those involved.
