Leaders at the Public Affairs Committee refuse to leave their jobs after working three extra years past their deadline. The group got voted into power back in 2019 for just three years. Their time ended in 2022 but nobody stepped down or held fresh elections. Documents show the same people still run everything without permission.
The committee usually tells government officials to follow rules and stay honest. PAC demands other groups act the right way and follow their constitutions. Critics say the leaders act like hypocrites because they break their same rules. One person said they want good behavior from others but cannot practice it themselves.
Reporters tried calling Chairman Monsignor Patrick Thawale but he never answered his phone. The main office also ignored written questions about the problem. Internal fights and planning troubles caused the election delays according to sources. Legal experts warn that PAC might lose respect if they keep breaking their constitution.
The organization started in 1992 as a religious group with members from different churches across Malawi. PAC helped the country switch to democratic elections and remains important today. People expect the committee to follow the same honesty and transparency rules they demand from politicians.
The leadership crisis puts pressure on PAC to practice what they preach to others.
The committee usually tells government officials to follow rules and stay honest. PAC demands other groups act the right way and follow their constitutions. Critics say the leaders act like hypocrites because they break their same rules. One person said they want good behavior from others but cannot practice it themselves.
Reporters tried calling Chairman Monsignor Patrick Thawale but he never answered his phone. The main office also ignored written questions about the problem. Internal fights and planning troubles caused the election delays according to sources. Legal experts warn that PAC might lose respect if they keep breaking their constitution.
The organization started in 1992 as a religious group with members from different churches across Malawi. PAC helped the country switch to democratic elections and remains important today. People expect the committee to follow the same honesty and transparency rules they demand from politicians.
The leadership crisis puts pressure on PAC to practice what they preach to others.
