Malawians Need Motion Not Excuses, Analysts Inform Chakwera
Political and governance analysts have faulted President Lazarus Chakwera for pleading with Malawians to endure the ache of his first time period.
They say the plea is a name too late as Malawians need motion and never excuses or explanations.
In his tackle through the swearing-in of newly appointed Cabinet ministers and deputies at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, Chakwera mentioned the ache Malawians are feeling on the financial entrance was a results of daring selections his administration has taken to repair the economic system.
But reacting to the President’s sentiments in an interview with The Nation on Tuesday, Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency govt director Willy Kambwandira mentioned though there have been some efforts to repair the purported damaged programs, little or no has been carried out to handle problems with corruption and public procurement. He mentioned Malawians are nonetheless but to see tangible outcomes.
He mentioned: “We strongly believe that the President is running away from accountability or being held accountable on his campaign promises. Malawians may feel being treated unfairly because they expected him to deliver on his promises.”
Kambwandira additionally faulted the President for being sluggish in taking important selections even in key areas underneath his management.
“He [the President] continues to struggle to make timely decisions and action, and on the other hand, corruption continues to thrive right in his eyes. We seriously doubt what he is saying in terms of fixing the broken systems, we have not seen much,” he mentioned.
Political analyst George Chaima mentioned the President was attempting to run away from his administration’s shortfalls.
Chaima reminded the President that through the marketing campaign within the final elections, he promised to repair the damaged programs inside two years and that if he failed he would step down.
Chaima mentioned individuals voted for Chakwera as a result of they believed he may turnaround the nation within the shortest interval attainable; therefore, wanted to show his phrases into motion and never excuses.