Chimwendo Banda On PAC’s Neck Over Decision To Reject Martha Chizuma As ACB Boss

Following Ombudsman Martha Chizuma’s Rejection by the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Leader of the House Richard Chimwendo Banda is expected to move a motion this morning demanding a detailed report form the committee over their decision.

Yesterday, PAC announced that Ombudsman Chizuma has failed interviews the committee conducted for her (Chizuma) to be the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).

According to today’s order paper, Chimwendo wants PAC to present a report on why Chizuma was rejected following her appointment by President Lazarus Chakwera.

“This House demands a detailed report from the said Committee to be presented in this House on Monday 17th May to enable this House to consider the reasons for the Committee’s rejection and that thereafter this House should decide on the way forward on the action by the Committee,” reads part of the order part.

Chimwendo will move the motion shortly before President Lazarus Chakwera’s state of the nation address.

The president’s address inaugurates the 2021/2022 national budget meeting of the national assembly.