Critics accuse President Lazarus Chakwera of transforming State House community meetings into disguised campaign activities funded by taxpayers. The gatherings feature youth representatives, traditional leaders, teachers, and vendors who receive payments of at least K50,000 per person. Officials label these payments as transport refunds or meal allowances despite providing fully funded bus transportation for most attendees. Sources tell Malawi24 that the events blur ethical boundaries between governance duties and electoral politics. September 16 General Election preparations have intensified scrutiny of these taxpayer-funded engagements.
Anonymous participants describe receiving substantial cash payments that exceed actual...