Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) has faulted the Tonse Alliance administration for shutting down boarders in the wake of the second wave of Coronavirus.
Yesterday, the Presidential Taskforce announced that for the next 14 days Malawi boarders will be closed hence no one will be allowed to exit but only Malawians will be allowed to enter.
According to a press statement seen by this publication, CDEDI said that closing the boarders is a signal that as a country has failed to screen entrants and that businesses and revenue will be disturbed.
CDEDI therefore urged the Tonse government to embrace the spirit of thorough consultations, and to refrain from what they said “the shameful trial and error system of administration.”
“The decision shows the total disregard for consultations on matters of national importance, a complete departure from the Tonse philosophy since the task force team could have consulted relevant stakeholders before making such hasty decisions,” reads the statement.
