BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has moved to dispel allegations circulating among some members that it diverted funds meant for settling a reported MK2 billion obligation to purchase vehicles for its leadership.

Speaking to Maravi Post, the Synod’s Moderator Reverend Reynold Mangisa dismissed the claims as misleading and unfounded.

Mangisa said the Synod operates under a structured and transparent budgeting system, which is scrutinized by the Land and Property Committee and the General Administration Committee both of which include church members.

He clarified that the Synod recently acquired only two second-hand Nissan X-Trail vehicles (2013 and 2014 models) at a combined cost of MK22.5 million.

He added that the Toyota Fortuner currently used by the General Secretary was procured earlier to replace a similar vehicle that was written off in an accident several years ago.

Mangisa further explained that vehicle procurement for Synod moderators has long been part of the approved budget and could have been implemented earlier.

Addressing the issue of the reported K2 billion, Mangisa stressed that the Synod does not have a bank loan.

Instead, he said that in 2023 the Synod consolidated outstanding obligations related to taxes and pensions, which totaled approximately MK2 billion.

“Taxes and pensions are not loans but obligations. The Synod is making significant progress in settling these commitments,” said Mangisa.