Malawi Freedom Network 
By Staff Reporter
UTM president Dalitso Kabambe has launched a scathing attack on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government, accusing it of presiding over what he says is a growing culture of corruption while suppressing voices demanding accountability.
Kabambe made the remarks at Mkolimbo in Ntcheu, where he was speaking during the UTM Umhlangano gathering.
The UTM leader said Malawians are increasingly concerned about alleged corruption and questioned why people who speak openly about governance and the misuse of public resources are, in his view, being arrested or silenced.
He said the situation was unacceptable in a democratic country where citizens should be free to demand transparency from those entrusted with public office.
Kabambe also praised Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman for publicly raising concerns about alleged corruption and pushing for stronger parliamentary scrutiny of government affairs.
He challenged the DPP administration to allow Parliament to fully exercise its oversight powers, including establishing a commission of inquiry to investigate corruption allegations.
“The DPP government should allow the Speaker of Parliament to establish a commission of inquiry into corruption so that we can all properly follow up on the corruption taking place in the country,” Kabambe said.
Kabambe’s remarks add to growing political pressure on the government over demands for greater transparency and accountability.
His call for a commission of inquiry puts the spotlight on whether the government is prepared to subject allegations of corruption to an independent and transparent investigation.
The UTM leader’s intervention also places the Speaker’s role at the centre of the wider debate over parliamentary oversight, with Kabambe arguing that lawmakers must be allowed to investigate issues of national concern without political interference.
The DPP has previously faced criticism from opposition figures and civil society groups over governance and accountability issues. However, specific allegations of corruption must be subjected to proper investigation and due process before they can be established as fact.
For Kabambe, the message is clear: Malawians deserve answers, Parliament must be allowed to investigate, and allegations of corruption should not be buried by intimidation or silence.
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