Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has described President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s January 1, 2025, cupboard reshuffle as an indication of a powerful dedication to efficient governance, inclusivity, and nationwide improvement.

Mwakasungula, in an announcement shared with the media on Thursday, stated the appointment of State Vice Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi, as Minister of State for Public Service Delivery is a really key step, stressing that this displays Chakwera’s dedication to bettering public service effectivity and making certain important providers attain all Malawians.

“This role, entrusted to such a senior leader, highlights the President’s priority of delivering meaningful progress in the daily lives of Malawians.The Cabinet also highlights the President’s commitment to gender empowerment and inclusion. In appointing women to critical leadership positions, the President reaffirms his vision for equal representation and opportunities for women in governance. This focus on gender inclusion sets a strong example for promoting equality in leadership across the nation,” he stated.

Mwakasungula contradicted these criticizing President Chakwera for what they stated “ballooned cabinet”, observing that the earlier administration of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) used to had a 42-member cupboard earlier than the elections.

He stated the brand new streamlined staff demonstrates a dedication by the President to effectivity and useful resource optimization, making certain the federal government stays targeted on delivering outcomes whereas being conscious of public sources.

“The inclusiveness of the Cabinet is obvious in its broad-based composition, that includes members from different political events. Notably, it contains representatives from the Democratic Progressive Party (Honourable Joyce Chitsulo and Honourable Dr. Owen Chomanika) and the People’s Party (Honourable Ibrahim Matola and Honourable Noah Chimpeni). This collaboration showcases the President’s dedication to constructing unity and selling a spirit of cooperation for the nice of the nation.

“Geographical balance is another key strength of the new Cabinet. With representation from all four political regions – North, Centre, South, and East- the appointments ensure that every part of Malawi has a voice in the government. This balance is important for equitable development and national cohesion,” he stated.

“Additionally, the Cabinet includes individuals with proven track records and diverse expertise, enhancing its capacity to address critical national issues such as economic recovery, fuel supply, climate resilience, health, and education to name a few. This selection signals the President and government are results-oriented and focused on addressing the pressing needs of Malawians. Overall, the new Cabinet is a reflection of the President and government committed to inclusivity, efficiency, and the empowerment of all Malawians. It sets the tone for a united and progressive path as the country prepares for the upcoming elections,” concluded Mwakasungula.

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