LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-A Malawian lawyer, Alexious Kamangira, has petitioned the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate Steve Baba Malondera, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), over allegations of bribery linked to the Amaryllis Hotel deal.
Kamangira claims Malondera received K65 million to influence the committee’s findings, with only K1 million allegedly distributed to each member.
The allegations have sparked concerns about transparency and accountability in public financial management, with Kamangira calling for Malondera’s resignation and an independent investigation.
Malondera has denied the allegations, stating he hasn’t received any money related to the inquiry.
The Amaryllis Hotel deal has attracted significant public interest, with the PAC inquiry already facing criticism for proceeding without key witness Colleen Zamba’s testimony.
The government has questioned the inquiry’s completeness, citing Zamba’s absence and lack of testimony from the hotel’s seller, Yusuf Investments Limited.