Abida Mia Dismisses Social Media Allegations of Seizing Ambulance and Removing Transformer
Published on October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM by Edgar Naitha
Former Chikwawa Nkombezi legislator Abida Mia has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that link her to the removal of an electricity transformer in the area following the September 16 parliamentary elections.
Speaking to local media, Mia clarified that the transformer was replaced by The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) due to its inability to meet the growing power demands of the community, and emphasized that she had no role in the decision or process.
She also dismissed additional claims suggesting she had seized a motorcycle ambulance from Chiphwaila Health Centre and another government vehicle from Thelele.
Mia explained that she only financially assisted with the repair of the motorcycle ambulance, while the other vehicle in question had been officially allocated by the government to Chikwawa District Hospital.
Labeling the accusations as politically motivated, Mia urged her supporters to stay calm and not be swayed by misinformation. Meanwhile, ESCOM spokesperson Pilirani Phiri confirmed that the transformer issue was being misrepresented online and assured the public that accurate information would be shared soon.
The former MP expressed concern over the deliberate spread of falsehoods intended to damage her reputation post-election.
Source: Radio Islam
