A group of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has questioned the way the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is handling corruption cases and reports saying it manifests selective justice, unconstitutional practices, and illegal conduct in the ongoing battle against graft by law enforcement agencies (LEAs).
A statement signed by Youth and Society (YAS) executive director, Charles Kajoloweka on behalf of the CSO said the approach carries severe consequences, including the erosion of the rule of law and public trust, and that the country stands on the precipice of losing the fight against corruption.
Kajoloweka cited the amnesty of President Lazarus Chakwera’s Chief of Staff Prince Kapondamgaga, the unfreezing of businessman Zuneth Sattar’s bank accounts, the Bureau’s slow pace in prosecuting the suspects in the failed MK 750 million-fertilizer deal, failure to take action on Sattar-linked Eisenhower Mkaka vehicle despite the completion of the investigation several months ago and the mishandling of the Eastbridge Fertilizer Deal which has raised significant concerns about corruption and mismanagement in the agricultural sector.
“In light of these pressing concerns, we, as civil society organizations, stand united in our call for transparent and accountable law enforcement agencies and a just war against serious and organized corruption. We vehemently oppose selective justice and remain committed to ensuring a corruption-free Malawi for the benefit of future generations,” reads part of the statement
Other organizations that have signed the statement are; the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), Center for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR), National Advocate Platform (NAP).
