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(NYASATIMES) Mutharika has failed to develop Malawi, claims former AG

Mutharika has failed to develop Malawi, claims former AG
By Praise Liomba 26 December, 2008 05:23:00

Kasambara: Malawians should not be cheated, Mutharika has failed to develop the country

Malawi's former Attorney General, Ralph Kasambara has said President Bingu wa Mutharika has failed to develop the country in various aspects for him to warrant a credit.

Featuring in a phone - in radio programme on Capital Fm in his capacity as interim President of the Congress for Democrats (CODE), Kasambara, said contrary to claims that the country has witnessed what is called unprecedented development during the time of Mutharika, human development was going down during his administration.

“Malawians should not be cheated. This man (Mutharika) has not developed the country. He has failed to meet the expectations of the people in the country,” said Kasambara.

“Am yet to be shown any meaningful development that he has made ever since he came to power in 2004. He has failed in various aspects to develop the country and Malawians should be aware of this. I wonder where the credit is coming from,” said Kasambara, attracting a number of calls from across the country.

The former Attorney General said during the time Mutharika has been at the helm of leadership, the country has not seen any change in terms of better livelihood among Malawians.

“There is mass poverty among Malawians. People are dying of hunger in this country. But he claims that the nation has enough maize. Where is it? “said the private practise lawyer.

“Mutharika has to be honest that he has failed to deliver. We don't want to be fooled,” he said.

The former Attorney General also highlighted that Mutharika's government has failed to respect the rule of law.

However, government spokesperson, Patricia Kaliati dismissed Kasambara's remarks as “baseless'”.

“Kasambara is very aggrieved that he was forced out of government. His reaction is normal. But what he is saying is baseless and lack substance. He has to be truthful and talks things above politics,” said Kaliati.

Many commentators have faulted the Mutharika government on the observance on the rule of law, respect for constititution and that the economic gains being touted have not trickled down to the poor people.

Labels: BINGU WA MUTHARIKA, MALAWI, RALPH KASAMBARA

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