LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-A renewed political storm is brewing over the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, as lawmakers trade accusations over calls for a fresh investigation.
Member of Parliament for Lilongwe Mpenu, Eisenhower Mkaka, has urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership to institute a new inquiry into the fatal crash, saying Malawians deserve the truth behind the incident.
Mkaka reminded Parliament that the Minister of Justice had earlier pledged to revisit the matter to clear the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of any lingering allegations surrounding the tragedy.
“The nation deserves to know the truth. This investigation is not about politics but about justice and accountability for the lives that were lost,” Mkaka said.
His remarks came after UTM parliamentary leader Patricia Kaliati renewed her own demand for a comprehensive and transparent investigation, insisting that only an independent inquiry could restore public confidence in the government’s handling of the crash.
However, in a sharp turn, Kaliati later criticized Mkaka’s call, accusing the MCP of hypocrisy. She argued that the governmentthen under the MCPmade a “decisive but tragic” mistake when it allegedly ordered rescue teams to halt the search, a decision she believes contributed to the deaths of Chilima and the other victims.
“It is hypocritical for the MCP to now demand a new investigation when they were the ones who told rescuers to stop searching. That decision cost lives,” Kaliati charged.
The exchange underscores growing political tension as Malawians continue to demand clarity and accountability in the wake of the nation’s loss.
Calls for a fresh, independent probe continue to echo across the political divide, reflecting the deep public yearning for closure and justice.
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