UTM suspects political witch-hunt in Chilima’s corruption scandal

UTM party says its members are surprised why a high profile citizen like Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima could be subjected to humiliation of such magnitude following the ACB report that implicates him in businessperson, Zuneth Sattar corruption scandals.

Spokesperson for the party, Frank Mwenifumbo further views what is happening as a political scheme meant at discrediting Chilima’s leadership.

“We strongly believe this is a political scheme and acts of malice aimed at distorting the terms of Tonse alliance agreement and also remove confidence on the leadership of Rt. Hon. Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima,” said Mwenifumbo.

Mwenifumbo has also trashed claims that the party’s supporters want to stop the ACB from interviewing Chilima on the corruption allegations.

“This whole saga is a scam. All this is coming from what was described as incomplete and substandard report by the President of Malawi.

The entire UTM party will rally behind their leader come rain, come sunshine and will not be dissuaded. It is our prayer that he emerges even stronger than ever before when everything is said and done,” added Mwenifumbo.

Chilima has denied any involvement in the corruption allegations and says he is ready to challenge them when the opportunity comes.