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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Political analysts have described the resignation of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Maurice Munthali from the position and that of presidential adviser as a sign that the country\u2019s leadership is failing to fight corruption.<\/p>\n

In an interview Wedneday, MCP secretary general Eisenhower Mkaka said, as presidential adviser, Munthali was supposed to play his part in advising President Lazarus Chakwera on the issues he has raised.<\/p>\n

In giving up his position as Chakwera\u2019s adviser on national unity, peace and reconciliation, Munthali said persistent reports of corruption and related scandals had pushed him to the decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the great gains we have made so far against some external forces beyond our control, I personally feel that, as a government, we have not provided the type of leadership and\/or direction that would meet the hopes of Malawians for better life in the foreseeable future,\u201d Munthali\u2019s letter, addressed to Secretary to the President and Cabinet, reads.<\/p>\n

In another letter, on his resignation as MCP spokesperson, Munthali cited similar reasons. He claims that the prevailing circumstances do not sit well with his divine calling as \u201ca man of faith\u201d and the intentions he had when accepting the roles.<\/p>\n

While confirming that he had resigned, Munthali refused to comment further on the matter. Political analyst George Phiri has said the resignation depicts how Munthali perceives the future of the party and the Tonse Alliance administration, \u201cwhich has recently been involved in alleged corruption at political and national levels\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fight against corruption has been debated in all forums in the country but it seems authorities do not fully accept that we have a problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cMunthali is not the first person to resign. This means that the Tonse Alliance administration has failed to lead the country in fighting corruption,\u201d Phiri said.<\/p>\n

Political communication lecturer at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Chimwemwe Tsitsi, said Munthali\u2019s resignation should act as a wake-up call for MCP and the alliance to honestly gauge what is there on the ground.<\/p>\n

Tsitsi urged the party and Chakwera to find ways of addressing the challenges that are forcing some people out of the alliance. \u201cThe leadership should do some research, evaluate style and see what new measures they can take to regain the confidence of Malawians and people that are resigning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

However, Mkaka said he had not received Munthali\u2019s letter. He was quick to say MCP\u2019s constitution guarantees freedom of association. \u201cIf it is true that he has resigned, then he had all the reasons to change things using his position,\u201d Mkaka said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. Political analysts have described the resignation of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Maurice Munthali from the position and that of presidential adviser as a sign that the country\u2019s leadership is failing to fight corruption. 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