.…But NAP wants those appointees with cases must answer in court till proven otherwise…
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s civil rights group under the banner the National Advocacy Platform has expressed satisfaction over President Peter Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointment saying the hiring is commendable.
So, far Mutharika has appointed five ministers including State Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Agricultural, Trade.
The President has combined a number of Ministries into one.
In an interview with The Maravi Post on Friday morning, NAP Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe says the grouping “welcomes the recent cabinet appointments, which reflect a commendable embrace of meritocracy and efficiency”.
Kondowe explains, “The merging of six ministries into two demonstrates a bold commitment to austerity and prudent public spending, especially in the face of current fiscal pressures.
“While the delay in constituting the full cabinet has been notable, these initial appointments signal a deliberate, reform-oriented approach that prioritizes competence and strategic leadership over political expediency”.
NAP Chairperson adds, “We encourage government to maintain this momentum by ensuring that the remaining appointments continue to reflect integrity, inclusivity, and a results-driven vision for national transformation”.
He appeals, “We therefore urge the President to aim at expeditiously constituting the full cabinet”.
Kondowe however advised the new leadership not to end court cases which some appointees are answering.
“Of course, some of the appointees have been answering to ongoing cases, and their appointment should not be interpreted as the end of those proceedings.
“Rather, this underscores the need to prioritise the expeditious investigation and disposal of such cases to uphold accountability and public trust”, urges Kondowe.
Mutharika is yet to complete the cabinet appointment including Health, Education, Homeland Security, Transport, Defence, Natural Resources, Lands, Gender, Local Government.
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