Chamkakala – Malawi Freedom Network

The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has confirmed Masauko Chamkakala as the new Director of Public Prosecution after being grilled on his eligibility. Chairperson for PAC, Joyce Chitsulo, said 14 out of 16 members of the committee present voted yes for Chamkakala having been satisfied with his experience and how he worked at Legal Aid Bureau as director general. "He has impressed us since we already know his track record having worked at Legal Aid Bureau as such we believe he is the right person to execute the duties of the DPP," said Chitsulo. Meanwhile, Chamkakala has promised Malawians that he will bring change and enhance the working relationship with the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

In an interview immediately after being interviewed by the Public appointments Committee of Parliament (PAC) today, Masauko Chamkakala told the local press that if confirmed as the Director of Public Prosecution, the acrimony that was there between the DPP and the Anti-Corruption Bureau would be an issue of the past. A couple of hours later, PAC delivered it’s verdict. In a 14 yes to 2 No vote as announced by the committee’s Chairperson Joyce Chitsulo meant that Chamkakala was officially confirmed as the new DPP officially replacing Dr Steven Kayuni who was removed recently because of ‘unsound judgement.’ “He has impressed us since we already know his track record having worked at Legal Aid Bureau as such we believe he is the right person to execute the duties of the DPP...

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