LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says will meet Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to discuss issues bordering on the critized cabinet list released on Wednesday night, July 8, 2020.
HRDC members addressing the press
HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence told the news conference on Thursday, July 9, 2020 in the capital Lilongwe that the grouping has received concerns from Malawians decrying the appointment of members of the same family and alleged failure to adhere to the Tonse Philosophy the alliance has been preaching.
Trapence said the grouping has resolved to engage the President first before taking further action because they believe in dialogue.
Trapence has confirmed to that the President’s office has already given HRDC a nod.
“We have not slept last night because we have been receiving phones calls from all corners of the country as people expressed their misgivings with the composition of the Cabinet.
“As HRDC, we are prepared to continue our mandate of serving Malawians by holding the duty-bearers accountable. Hence, we wish to assure them that we will engage the President [Chakwera] this afternoon to present their grievances,” said Trapence.
He added that the coalition will provide feedback to the public whatever response the President will give.
There has been mixed reactions over Chakwera’s full cabinet with all sort of names; family cabinet, appeasement cabinet, district cabinet and among others.
