{"id":66699,"date":"2025-01-06T22:20:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T22:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/cdedi-asks-malawians-to-reject-fake-chikangawa-plane-crash-inquiry-report"},"modified":"2025-01-06T22:26:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T22:26:25","slug":"cdedi-asks-malawians-to-reject-fake-chikangawa-plane-crash-inquiry-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/cdedi-asks-malawians-to-reject-fake-chikangawa-plane-crash-inquiry-report","title":{"rendered":"CDEDI Asks Malawians to Reject \u201cFake\u201d Chikangawa Plane Crash Inquiry Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>The Centre for Democracy and Economic Initiative (CDEDI) has called on Malawians to reject the report issued by the commission of inquiry on the Chikangawa plane crash, labeling it as a \u201ccover-up\u201d that fails to address critical issues.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a press briefing in Lilongwe, CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa criticized the report for focusing on peripheral matters while allegedly clearing high-ranking government officials of any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe report blames the pilot and bad weather but fails to address key concerns,\u201d Namiwa said. \u201cIt also delves into unnecessary details, such as people stoning Chilima\u2019s coffin, which adds no value to understanding what really happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

Namiwa questioned why President Lazarus Chakwera has not taken any action 21 days after the report\u2019s release and accused the commission of neglecting vital aspects of the investigation.<\/p>\n

He specifically pointed to the omission of testimony from Daud Suleiman, the executive director of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), regarding a mobile phone signal reportedly active after the crash. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t he seek help from Airtel Malawi or TNM to trace the phone through their towers? This raises serious doubts about the credibility of the report,\u201d Namiwa argued.<\/p>\n

The CDEDI director also criticized the commission for ignoring a case involving a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier found in possession of a pistol from the crash site. \u201cThe commission should have interrogated how and why the soldier had the pistol. Instead, they disregarded this crucial lead. Can we trust such a report?\u201d<\/p>\n

Namiwa claimed the commission deliberately avoided interviewing senior government officials, Ministers, MDF leaders, and police authorities who could have shed light on the incident. \u201cThis looks like a calculated move to protect those who might have had a role in this tragedy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He further demanded the dismissal of Minister Moses Kunkuyu, MACRA\u2019s Daud Suleiman, MDF and police chiefs, accusing them of failing to fulfill their responsibilities and misleading the public. Should President Chakwera fail to act, Namiwa suggested he should resign.<\/p>\n

The CDEDI leader also condemned the government for allegedly suppressing public discourse on the matter. \u201cMalawi is a democratic nation. Forcing citizens to remain silent on this issue is both undemocratic and unacceptable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Namiwa concluded by calling for a future administration to establish a new commission of inquiry into the crash. \u201cThe current inquiry wasted K200 million of taxpayers\u2019 money while people are struggling to survive. It\u2019s high time we reject this flawed report and demand accountability,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

The government has not yet commented on CDEDI\u2019s remarks.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Initiative (CDEDI) has called on Malawians to reject the report issued by the commission of inquiry on the Chikangawa plane crash, labeling it as a \u201ccover-up\u201d that fails to address critical issues. 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