Malawi: Manganya Says Chaponda's Tribal Overtones Unacceptable

20 February 2017

Civil rights activist Michael Usi also known as Manganya in his comedy skits has condemned Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development George Chaponda for promoting nepotism when he alleged that the 'Maizegate' scandal was being championed by northerners.

Usi, who is also Adventist Development Relief Agency (Adra) deputy executive director, said the alleged corrupt practices in the maize procurement from Zambia is a "matter of national importance" and that Chaponda and all people being investigated should desist from using divisive tribal overtones.

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