DPP Discredits Latest Afrobarometer Report, Says its Half-Baked – Malawi Nyasa Occasions
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has dismissed the latest Afrobarometer survey, calling it “half-baked” and accusing the pollster of neglecting key points affecting Malawians.
The Pan-African analysis group launched the findings of its Round 10 survey in Lilongwe, protecting subjects such because the position of the Vice Presidency and corruption within the Judiciary.
The DPP has expressed frustration with the report’s concentrate on the Vice Presidency and the Judiciary, claiming it failed to deal with extra important points just like the financial system, the Agricultural Input Program (AIP), and the continuing political challenges underneath President Lazarus Chakwera’s management. A senior get together official, talking on situation of anonymity, questioned Afrobarometer’s impartiality, stating, “We expected them to challenge President Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party more directly on issues affecting ordinary Malawians.”
Key findings within the survey embrace that 80% of Malawians consider the Vice Presidency needs to be abolished, whereas 40% of respondents understand political affect in judicial selections. Additionally, 64% really feel punishments for highly effective people are too lenient, whereas 53% consider bizarre residents face harsher penalties.
The DPP has reportedly engaged with Afrobarometer’s native accomplice, the Centre for Social Research (CSR), in Zomba, demanding a extra important method in future surveys. Sources recommend that the get together is contemplating funding the following survey if Afrobarometer adjusts its focus.
During its time in energy, the DPP had a historical past of antagonizing Afrobarometer, together with threatening survey coordinators and obstructing their work. However, an insider from Afrobarometer defended the integrity of the report, affirming that their surveys are carried out with out bias and with full regard for security.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between political events and impartial analysis our bodies in Malawi.
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