Chilima promises to name and shame corrupt officials: the vice president of Malawi says "enough is enough" | Malawi Nyasa Times

Vice President Saulos Chilima said that he will "appoint and humiliate" those who are involved in corruption, "tenderprenuers" and argued that he will request the amendment of a constitutional provision which protects a presiding president from criminal prosecution, the removal of immunity will deter the presidency from committing corrupt crimes

Chilima, who launched Saturday's United Transformation (UTM) movement, the ticket he will use to participate in the presidential race next year, said the denunciation and the shame of those who steal taxpayer money will be made as he deploys his program to engage the electorate. The next stop is Blantyre's rally on Saturday

He said the Progressive Democratic Party (DPP), which he recently dropped, is riddled with corruption, nepotism and cronyism.

Chilima, who remains vice president until the May 21 elections, says that if nothing is done to control corruption in Malawi, the country could be left penniless next.

"The payment of $ 145 million to the DPP and the President is only part of the iceberg, there is more rot in the government." In the days to come, I will expose more corrupt activities, including the purchase of generators for Escom, "said Chilima, 45, who was chosen by President Peter Mutharika to participate in the presidential race of 2014 on DPP

. It's because of the decay we see everywhere that we are launching UTM, "said Chilima

" We should not allow people to continue treating us like fools. Everyone should have a bright future, no matter where they come from or what political party they support. "

The ruling DPP has been arrested by civil society organizations (CSOs) to demand the resignation of President Mutharika." -Corruption Bureau accused Mutharika of benefiting 145 million Kenyans ($ 195,000) ) of Zameer Karim of Pioneer Investment, whose company is under investigation for a contract to provide food to the police

pay it back.The next year we will only give A 30-day amnesty to all who will repay our money. "

In his speech, Chilima called on Malawians to vote for the UTM in next year's polls to eliminate the corruption. , nepotism and unnecessary killings. He promises merit-based promotions in the public service.

He warned that he would ensure that fat thieves looting public coffers are punishable by jail instead of small thieves who languish in the country's prisons. who are currently in prison for minor offenses, some for stealing chickens. We are going to release them all and replace them with these real thieves … "said Chilima

Chilima claimed that the government had bought a spy machine to spy on citizens.

" We know you also want to use this machine will alter the election of next year; try everything you can do, we will face each other in May 2019. "

Chilima stated that UTM was created to achieve two goals, to redeem the country from destruction and widespread corruption and to rebuild a new Malawi where everyone will have the opportunity to thrive without looking at the tribe from which he comes.

"We are not afraid. People should not be afraid. This country is for everyone. Those of you who are hiding come to join us. We fear only God and respect people. We must act quickly to buy back the country because if nothing is done, this country will have nothing here next year. "

Chilima said the UTM will reform the governance system in the country and will lift all loopholes where money is stolen.

" Enough, that's enough. Malawians have been stolen and abused for far too long, "he said

and many influential politicians and personalities also honored the launch, meaning that UTM has completely shaken Malawi's political landscape.

Launch included Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya, former First Lady Shanil Dzimbiri, popular musician Lucius Banda, former Vice President Loveness Gondwe and many deputies of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), DPP and other parties.

Shanil and Lucius endorsed Chilima to lead the UTM, stating that he is "the only hope for Malawi."

In his speech, Msowoya said that many people and MPs had approached to join the movement.

Chilima has been in talks for four years on how to save Malawi from underdevelopment and high levels of corruption and theft. resource s of the state.

He said that it is not surprising then that they have decided to work together to transform the nation through the UTM .

Msowoya cited the many foundation stones posed for development projects, saying that they are money cows to siphon the government money

of greed … I'm going help you (vice president) win the elections next year and there are a lot of MPs behind the movement and nobody will come to disturb the election results, we know how to put that in check, "said Msowoya .

He added, "We must put a stop to the tendency to launch development projects just to siphon the government's money, that will not get us anywhere."

Lucius Banda, MP Balaka North, who retired from the leadership of the United Democratic Front (UDF), also took the floor to endorse Chilima

. forget his tribe and all his affiliations to fight for a real and meaningful change … We fought for multi-party democracy and we are here, "he said.

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