Africa-Press – Malawi. The country’s Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has urged President Lazarus Chakwera not to fire Secretary to the office of President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba to satisfy others wishes until she is proven guilty of any wrongdoing in public service work.
HRCC made the call during a press conference on Friday, December 1, 2023, in the capital Lilongwe barely days after the religious grouping Public Affairs Committee (PAC) asked Chakwera to fire Zamba.
HRCC’s Chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba stressed the need for President Chakwera to be cautious on some of the recommendations made by the PAC. Mkwezalamba told the news conference that it is difficult to pinpoint specific areas to describe Zamba as a failure hence no need for the President to fire the SPC.
“The firing of SPC Madam Collen Zamba, we are not convinced really why individuals must suffer consequences of a Government system in which they serve. We are mindful of the turn of events in the State vs. Mr. Kapondamgaga where the majority spoke in support of having him completely dismissed simply because he is in the office of the President.
“As the facts unfolded and ACB made decisions, the majority suspected foul play yet these are simply matters of justice,” says Mkwezalamba.
He adds, “Unless people have clear evidence and facts supporting the justification for these calls, we do not think the President should take the route of firing people based on hearsay when our justice system is clear that anyone suspected of being corrupt, incompetent or bias must be reported to ACB whose investigation may lead to a conviction.
“Unless she is indeed blocking some dubious deals or plans in the public services, we would state that Malawi needs such personalities who should strive at all times to ensure that Malawians are not ripped off their hard-earned money simply because some individuals have ganged up to defraud or cause plunder where they do not deserve, let people come with facts.”
During its meeting with President Chakwera, PAC made several comments, observations and recommendations on issues of national importance. On recommendations Thawale urged President Chakwera to fire the Secretary to the office of President and Cabinet Zamba for what they term as her incompetence in the execution of duties.
Among others, the quasi-religious body accused Chakwera of worsening Malawi’s economy; from bad to worse, nepotism in public office appointments, and others.
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