Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reform governance systems to ensure that public institutions remain independent and professional.
Minister of Information, Moses Kunkuyu, made these remarks on Tuesday in Lilongwe during a meeting with Secretary Generals and leaders of major political parties.
The engagement, organised by Oxfam, aimed to promote the inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in political governance. The centre of the discussions at the event was political violence as women directors from six major political parties are scheduled to meet the Inspector General (IG) of Police this Thursday.
Kunkuyu, who is also the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Campaign Director, was reacting to some political party leaders’ concerns about the Police’s effectiveness, saying the institution often serves the interests of the ruling party.
“The government of President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring professionalism and political neutrality in key public institutions,” said Kunkuyu.
United Democratic Front (UDF) Director of Women, Aisha Adams, said the meeting was a step in addressing the vice.
Oxfam Country Director, Lingalireni Mihowa, expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the discussion.
Mihowa said all political parties acknowledged that meeting the IG is just one option but parties themselves are key to ending such acts.
The meeting was held as part of a project called Promoting Gender Transformative and Youth Inclusive Democracy in Malawi, funded by the European Union and Oxfam.
