The National Anti-Corruption Alliance called on President Arthur Peter Mutharika to bar corruption suspects from his Cabinet and senior positions. Chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa said appointments free from tainted individuals would demonstrate the administration's commitment to accountability over patronage. The alliance praised Mutharika's election victory on October 4 as restoring public confidence in ethical governance.
The organization urged reform of accountability institutions that have lost effectiveness. The Anti-Corruption Bureau handles minor offenses but ignores major cases after a scandal involving secret recordings damaged its credibility. The Director of Public Prosecutions withdrew corruption prosecutions against parliamentary recommendations, and the alliance demanded investigations into that office's conduct.
The Financial Intelligence Authority and Office of the Director of Public Declarations of Assets produced minimal results. Auditor General reports remain unimplemented and allow misconduct to continue. The alliance recommended that Mutharika establish an independent task force with the judiciary, parliamentary, civil society, and development partner representatives to restructure oversight bodies.
Kaiyatsa said Cabinet selections will shape democratic progress in Malawi. The alliance pledged support for rebuilding institutional integrity and public trust.
The organization urged reform of accountability institutions that have lost effectiveness. The Anti-Corruption Bureau handles minor offenses but ignores major cases after a scandal involving secret recordings damaged its credibility. The Director of Public Prosecutions withdrew corruption prosecutions against parliamentary recommendations, and the alliance demanded investigations into that office's conduct.
The Financial Intelligence Authority and Office of the Director of Public Declarations of Assets produced minimal results. Auditor General reports remain unimplemented and allow misconduct to continue. The alliance recommended that Mutharika establish an independent task force with the judiciary, parliamentary, civil society, and development partner representatives to restructure oversight bodies.
Kaiyatsa said Cabinet selections will shape democratic progress in Malawi. The alliance pledged support for rebuilding institutional integrity and public trust.
