By Burnett Munthali
In a recent Facebook post, Vincent Wandale has voiced strong criticism regarding the handling of a highly anticipated report, suggesting that the investigative process is flawed and biased. Wandale draws comparisons with European practices, where a government under investigation is typically required to resign to ensure that a neutral body conducts the investigation without bias.
Wandale argues that asking the very individuals suspected of misconduct to oversee their own investigation is fundamentally flawed. He questions the credibility of such an approach, pointing out that it is unreasonable to expect those suspected of wrongdoing to objectively and honestly investigate themselves. According to Wandale, the terms of reference for the investigation were set by those under suspicion, further undermining the integrity of the process.
He emphasizes that it is unrealistic to expect genuine accountability in such circumstances and suggests that this outdated approach reflects a lack of progress and respect for modern standards of governance. Wandale concludes with a call for more contemporary and transparent methods in handling such investigations, asserting that it is 2024 and not 1914, and that people deserve a fair and unbiased process.