LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police Service (MPS) in Lilongwe are keeping in custody the embattled opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice president for Central Region Alfred Gangata for allegedly possessing fake Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
National Police Publicist Peter Kalaya confirmed the arrest of Gangata over suspicions of possessing a fake MSCE.
Kalaya has told The Maravi Post on Monday, March 17, 2025 that Gangata voluntarily surrendered himself after learning that police were investigating the matter.
According to the police publicist the certificate in question lists Chitowo Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Dedza as the issuing institution but Gangata was never a student for the school.
“We are currently recording his statement and will take him to court once all necessary procedures are completed,” said Kalaya.
He added that more arrests will be made in relation to the case.
In January this year, Gangata was also arrested for allegedly uttering a false document purportedly from Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on tax records.
Last week Gangata failed to show before the court on tax evasion case while lying to the court that he was sick.
The court ordered a proof of evidence that the suspect was indeed unwell.
Eventually, the matter was adjourned to April 8, 2025.
Breaking News: DPP vice president Alfred Gangata arrested over MSCE certificate issue
By Jones Gadama
In a shocking development, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the Central Region, Right Hon. Alfred Gangata, has been arrested by Kanengo Police and is currently being held at Kanengo Police Station.
According to police spokesperson Peter Kalaya, Gangata handed himself over to the police after learning that they were looking for him.
Kalaya revealed that Gangata’s arrest is connected to his MSCE certificate, which is believed to have been obtained illegally.
Investigations have shown that Gangata obtained his certificate in 2018 at Chitowe Community Day Secondary School in Dedza, allegedly as an external candidate.
However, police have discovered that Gangata never enrolled at the school.
Kalaya stated that more arrests are expected, particularly those who aided Gangata in obtaining the certificate. Gangata is expected to appear in court today or tomorrow, once the police have completed their caution statement.
The DPP has described the arrest as politically motivated.
This development has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, with many calling for transparency and clarity on the reasons behind Gangata’s detention.