The Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) has called on the government to halt fuel imports under the Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement, describing it as unlawful.

CDEDI’s Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa, asserts that the responsibility for importing fuel lies with the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) and the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), not politicians.

Namiwa claims the G2G deal is designed to benefit a select group of politicians rather than the general population.

He further alleges that the government plans to transport fuel from Tanga Port in Tanzania to Nacala Port in Mozambique, citing logistical challenges along the northern corridor.

According to Namiwa, this arrangement is not only costly but will inevitably lead to higher fuel prices for Malawians.