Professor Mutharika said this in Parliament when he delivered State of Nation Address at Parliament in Lilongwe. He said, as one way of fighting corruption his administration has been increasing budget allocations to institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Bureau and Financial Intelligence Authority.

“As I speak, Government is investigating a total of 1,009 cases. Out of these, 640 were completed. Of the completed cases, 143 were recommended for prosecution. Further, 3,786 corruption complaints were also handled and processed,” said President.

The Malawi Leader said his government continues to promote integrity, accountability and transparency in various public and private institutions in the country through implementation of corruption prevention programs as well as capacity building for institutional integrity committees.

“Let me repeat what I have said before. I will not shield anyone who is suspected of corruption. No one is above the law. There is evidence that people in my Government can be investigated and prosecuted,” explained Professor Mutharika.

President Mutharika further said there is also evidence that government is containing and reducing corruption. On this, the Malawi Leader said there are international reports on record testifying that government is fighting corruption successfully.

“The challenge we face is that while we are fighting corruption, some are politicizing corruption. Let me repeat. Stop politicizing corruption and join me in fighting corruption. Stop denying corruption and join me in fighting corruption. Fighting corruption demands a collective fight. Let us join hands and fight corruption,” appealed the Malawi Leader.