By Burnett Munthali
Leader of Opposition, Simplex Chithyola-Banda, has urged the government to present a clear and comprehensive economic plan to address the challenges currently facing Malawians.
Chithyola-Banda emphasized that the government must explain how it intends to fund key sectors, including the free secondary education programme, amid the ongoing economic hardships affecting households nationwide.
Delivering his closing speech as Parliament adjourned sine die, the Leader of Opposition stressed the urgent need for the government to fast-track the distribution of farm inputs, cautioning that any delays could result in another year of food insecurity for the country.
Meanwhile, the Leader of the House, Jappie Mhango, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of Members of Parliament during the recent deliberations, noting that discussions had been orderly and productive.
Mhango also expressed confidence that the government would fulfil its mandate to serve the needs and interests of Malawians across all sectors.
On his part, Speaker of Parliament, Sameer Suleman, announced that he will enforce the daily use of the attendance register, responding to concerns that some MPs have been absconding from sessions without proper notice.
Suleman warned that non-compliance with attendance rules would result in deductions from allowances and could attract other disciplinary measures to ensure accountability among lawmakers.
The parliamentary session concluded with both oversight and accountability highlighted as key priorities, alongside the urgent need for clear government strategies to tackle economic and food security challenges.
