Concerned Citizens describe Mangochi-Makanjira Road Project, Government Deception
Concerned citizens have given government seven days to provide a full, transparent explanation on the current status of Mangochi-Makanjira Road project failure which will result into mass protests
This has been said few days after parliament passed a bill on loan authorization for construction of Mangochi-Makanjira Road with funding of 20 Billion Dollars approximately 35 billion kwacha from OPEC Fund
In their letter the concerned citizens under People Power Movement say Mangochi-Makanjira Road is a symbol of broken promises and government deception
According to leaders of the concerned citizens Edwards Kambanje and Oliver Nakoma contradictions and misinformation surrounding this critical infrastructure project raise serious questions about transparency, accountability and government’s true intentions
Kambanje and Nakoma say in 2023 President Lazarus Chakwera announced a 20 million kwacha agreement with Saudi Fund for Development to construct the 100 kilometer Mangochi-Makanjira road
They state that the project was meant to transform trade, improve food security and enhance access to essential services in eastern Malawi
The concerned citizens further say rural communities like Malindi, Lungwena, Namalaka and Fort Maguire were promised better connectivity to national markets and public facilities
However, the People Power Movement is concerned of the delays, inconsistencies and outright lies surrounding this project
The grouping has cited that Minister of transport recently claimed that 8 bridges along the road had been completed adding that it is a blatant falsehood because there is no construction
Therefore they demand government officials to clarify to the nation why they continue to mislead Malawians
The concerned citizens believe that the recent approval of 35 billion kwacha loan exposes a shocking level of Management raising urgent questions
They have called on Malawians especially those in affected regions to demand accountability because time for lies and broken promises is over.
