June 23, 2022
Owen Khamula – Nyasa Times 20 Comments
Vice President Saulos Chilima is mum on the decision by President Dr Lazarus Maccathy Chakwera to withdraw delegated duties from him.
President Chakwera withdrew delegated duties from Chilima after an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) report said he was among over 80 public officers and private sector officials who allegedly received money and some gifts from businessman Zuneth Sattar.
But Chilima’s spokesperson, Pilirani Phiri said the Vice President will speak at an appropriate time on the matter.
Crippled Vice President Saulosi Chilima
Some calls are suggesting that he resigns to pave way for independent investigations on the matter.
Chilima’s party, UTM, says it is shocked and saddened by the turn of recent events where its leader has been implicated in the on-going mass corruption scandal that has forced President Chakwera to relieve him of all delegated duties.
A statement signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Frank Mwenifumbo says the party is however, waiting for justice to prevail on the matter.
Mwenifumbo told a media outlet that it is sad that the President has based his decision on an issue that is just hearsay since, Dr Chilima has not been found guilty by any competent court of law.
He said as a party that believes in the rule of law, it is handling the issue without emotions considering that it is a legal matter and that justice will still prevail at the end.
On its relationship with the rest of the parties in the Tonse Alliance, Mwenifumbo said the party’s National Executive Committee will meet soon to map the way forward.
Experts are sharing divided opinions on what Chilima should do with President Chakwera’s decision to withhold delegating duties to him.
Legal expert, Professor Garton Kamchedzera said the best for Chilima would be resigning from his position in respect of Section 12 of the constitution for public trust while another renowned legal mind, Professor Edge Kanyongolo argues the president’s decision has no legal significance to the office of the vice president.
But political analyst, Ernest Thindwa said it is a question of moral standing of the vice president as currently he will have no duties to discharge.
First he must decline on his position so that people should not judge him by his position
They is no sweet here in Malawi
Lupakisho Msamali
2 years ago
If Chilima believes he is not guilty then he should pave way for proper investigations on the case and that only will help him and his party to gain back the popularity that is when the case finally finds his innocence on the matter.
Precious
2 years ago
Ubwino wake munawinira kumabwalo amirandu mukalimbana nokhanokha komweko
Kenny yapoma
2 years ago
The issue of withdrawing VP delegated duties is politically motivated.
Last edited 2 years ago by Kenny yapoma
Ntchiwemi
2 years ago
Let justice prevail, if he is innocent all be fine but if not
Komano tiziti Amalawi oyamba kuchita zakatangele ndiomwewa?. Zikuoneka kuti its a good development in Malawi in as far as ACB is concern. Komano khawa yanga ndiyoti izi zimathela malele, akungotitaisapo thawi nazo izi. Sithawi yomangomangana ino Malawi akulowa pansi, bwanji osapanga zikhoza Zithu kaye?
How can things be put in order while people are stealing misonkho yathu…..? Let our prayers prevail we thank God for this
Lizard the great!!!
2 years ago
Stealing and accepting bribes are an indication of repugnant appetite on part of a person who was advocating for arrest of all corrupt public officials in the country during the campaign for presidency.
Blessings
2 years ago
Am reminded of the catapult ( legeni) which he used to show during campaigns that ndiyolasila apumbwa amene anaba ndalama za a Malawi. When I have he going to use the legeni,,Kkkkkkk
If this report is real, YAHWEH be Honoured and let the Maula Prison receive okuba
koma ngati pali Bodza somewhere
Moto uja unatsika nkunyeketsa Msembe ya Eliya Pa 1 Mafumu 5v19 kumatsika,, uyake ku Malawi
Monga pa Vesi 40 agwidwe onse asapulumuke ndi mmodzi Yemwe mu Mdzina la YESU KRISTU
First he must decline on his position so that people should not judge him by his position
They is no sweet here in Malawi
If Chilima believes he is not guilty then he should pave way for proper investigations on the case and that only will help him and his party to gain back the popularity that is when the case finally finds his innocence on the matter.
Ubwino wake munawinira kumabwalo amirandu mukalimbana nokhanokha komweko
The issue of withdrawing VP delegated duties is politically motivated.
Let justice prevail, if he is innocent all be fine but if not
Komano tiziti Amalawi oyamba kuchita zakatangele ndiomwewa?. Zikuoneka kuti its a good development in Malawi in as far as ACB is concern. Komano khawa yanga ndiyoti izi zimathela malele, akungotitaisapo thawi nazo izi. Sithawi yomangomangana ino Malawi akulowa pansi, bwanji osapanga zikhoza Zithu kaye?
How can things be put in order while people are stealing misonkho yathu…..? Let our prayers prevail we thank God for this
Stealing and accepting bribes are an indication of repugnant appetite on part of a person who was advocating for arrest of all corrupt public officials in the country during the campaign for presidency.
Am reminded of the catapult ( legeni) which he used to show during campaigns that ndiyolasila apumbwa amene anaba ndalama za a Malawi. When I have he going to use the legeni,,Kkkkkkk
Bwanja osangolemba kuti silent mpakana mum zomwezi osangoti silent bwanji???
If this report is real, YAHWEH be Honoured and let the Maula Prison receive okuba
koma ngati pali Bodza somewhere
Moto uja unatsika nkunyeketsa Msembe ya Eliya Pa 1 Mafumu 5v19 kumatsika,, uyake ku Malawi
Monga pa Vesi 40 agwidwe onse asapulumuke ndi mmodzi Yemwe mu Mdzina la YESU KRISTU