By Jones Gadama
The Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) has expressed its readiness to face the Attorney General in the Supreme Court over the management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Water Resource Fund at the council level.
This comes after Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda announced plans to appeal a Constitutional Court ruling that stripped Members of Parliament (MPs) of their management roles over these funds.
According to MALGA Chief Executive Officer Hadrod Mkandawire, the association is prepared to defend its position in the Supreme Court. “We are ready, we will meet at the Supreme Court,” Mkandawire stated in an interview with MIJ Online.
This development highlights the ongoing dispute between MALGA and the Attorney General over the management of these funds.
The Constitutional Court in Lilongwe recently ruled that MPs would no longer manage the CDF and Water Resource Fund at the council level, a decision that has sparked controversy and debate.
The Attorney General’s decision to appeal the ruling has led to MALGA’s preparedness to face the legal challenge in the Supreme Court.
As the case progresses, it remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will rule on the matter. Given the Attorney General’s history of engaging in legal battles, with notable cases including the appeal against the High Court’s decision on immigration matters, it’s clear that this case will be closely watched.
The outcome of this case will have significant implications for local governance and development in Malawi.
As MALGA and the Attorney General prepare to face off in court, stakeholders are eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision.
The case is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the management of CDF and Water Resource Fund, and will likely impact the delivery of services to communities across the country.