By Burnett Munthali
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has stated that it can no longer remain silent on the issue of unpaid former government employees who lost their jobs between 2023 and 2025.
The statement comes as United Transformation Movement (UTM) legislator Patricia Kaliati called on the government to take urgent action in releasing payments owed to these former workers.
Kaliati warned that the current predicament is a direct result of previous administration mismanagement and urged accountability in addressing the backlog.
MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwira accused Kaliati of attempting to downplay the failures of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government, including rising prices of basic goods, erratic electricity and water supply, and other unfulfilled promises made upon taking office.
Kabwira highlighted that the previous government attempted to recruit civil servants indiscriminately, invested in road construction, and supported children’s education in public schools—efforts which the current administration has failed to continue in the first two months of its tenure.
He emphasized that the government must ensure that all promises made to the public before taking office are fully implemented rather than merely blaming past administrations.
The MCP is therefore calling for a thorough review of pending public payments and commitments, urging the authorities to act swiftly to restore confidence in public service delivery.
Failure to address these concerns, the party warns, could further erode public trust and negatively impact the welfare of citizens affected by delayed payments.
