…..Analyst urges DPP to focus on real national challenges rather than political blame games
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Debate continues to intensify over reports of property damage at Kamuzu Palace following former President Lazarus Chakwera’s relocation from the State House.
While many Malawians are still expressing mixed reactions to the alleged destruction, political analyst George Chisoka has urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) not to dwell too much on the issue.
Speaking to various media outlets, Chisoka said government properties, such as official residences, can always be maintained or repaired when necessary.
He further pointed out that Malawi already has other official presidential residences, including Sanjika Palace, where President Peter Mutharika can currently reside if there are maintenance works being done at Kamuzu Palace.
“I believe the DPP should not overly politicize such issues,” Chisoka stated.
“Malawians are waiting for solutions to real problems, such as timely access to affordable fertilizer, quality education, and the provision of free meals for tertiary students,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has continued to reject allegations that its members were responsible for any damage at Kamuzu Palace.
The party insists that former President Chakwera left the residence in perfect condition when he vacated it.
MCP senior member Baba Steven Malondera has accused the DPP of exaggerating the situation, claiming the opposition is only trying to create unnecessary controversy as a means to justify public spending on the State House renovations.
Furthermore, the MCP, through a letter signed by its spokesperson Jessie Kabwila, has demanded that the Times Group newspaper issue an apology to the party.
The letter claims that the media house published “false and misleading information” regarding the alleged destruction at Kamuzu Palace.
As tensions rise, the issue continues to dominate public discourse, highlighting the fragile intersection between politics, accountability, and national priorities in Malawi’s governance landscape.
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