LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The opposition block in the Malawi Parliament is demanding economic prudence from President Lazarus Chakwera’s government amid ailing economy.
Addressing the news conference on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Parliament, Leader of Opposition Dr. George Chaponda therefore asked Chakwera government to explore other strategies to ensure continued availability of fuel at the current prices.
Chaponda urged Chakwera to reduce the number of officers that accompany him on foreign trips.
He observed that Malawians are already going through economic hardships and government should not hike the price of fuel as proposed by some sections of the society.
Chaponda also suggests that Chakwera should consider delegating Malawi’s ambassadors in different countries to represent him on some international assignments to save finances that could be channeled to fuel importation.
During the briefing, Chaponda was accompanied by representatives of UTM and AFORD MPs in the house.
The two parties also asked government to clear the confusion that has sorrounded the report on the place crash that claimed the life of former Vice President and eight others.
Leader of UTM legislators in the house Chrissy Kanyasho said, “We want government to release the report of the accident as soon as possible”.
On Wednesday, August 28, the opposition block walked out Parliament chamber protesting against fuel hike proposals.
Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) is currently in trouble from the general public for being advocate of fuel increases.