LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Forum for National Development (FND) has written the Public Appointments Committee of Parliament registering its concerns regarding the appointment of David Bisnowaty as the Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi to the State of Israel.
“It is our contention that this appointment was made without proper adherence to the laws of Malawi. Notably, there was no apparent involvement of Parliament, specifically the Public Appointments Committee (PAC), in the confirmation process of Bisnowaty,” reads the letter in part.
FND’s coordinator, Fryson Chodzi argues with referencing to Article 190 of the Malawi Constitution, which governs the appointment of diplomatic personnel, it is evident that the appointment of Bisnowaty lacks legal validity.
“The article stipulates that individuals holding positions such as Charge d’Affaires must undergo confirmation by the Pac, which reserves the right to assess their competency and financial probity,” it further says.
Chodzi demands that Bisnowaty should undergo the due process as mandated by the law before continuing his representation of Malawians in Israeli.
Chairperson for the committee, Joyce Chitsulo has confirmed receiving the letter, saying they will look into it and agree on the way forward as per the constitution and Parliamentary procedures.
But Foreign Affairs Minister Nancy Tembo says Bisnowaty being Charge d’Affaire does not require togo through that process; arguing the process will be followed when Malawi appoints ambassador.
“He is a Malawian of Jewish origin, he has been an MP before and he is just helping us for free, using his resources. We are not paying him,” Tembo says.
