VP Usi blasts corruption in relief aid distribution
Usi: People are experiencing severe hunger
Vice President Michael Usi has condemned influential individuals delaying the distribution of lean season relief, accusing them of exploiting the initiative for personal gain.
Speaking at MDC Stadium in Chilomoni, Blantyre, on Tuesday during the launch of lean season relief for Blantyre City, Usi highlighted evidence of deliberate misconduct.
He stressed that maize should only be distributed to those in genuine need, not individuals capable of supporting themselves.
“People are experiencing severe hunger and cannot afford to buy maize. Only such people should benefit. Those in offices must not exploit this initiative for personal gain,” Usi declared.
Usi also criticized the recurring pattern of the same individuals receiving relief annually and emphasized that the initiative is nonpartisan and encouraged Malawians to hold authorities accountable to ensure transparency and fairness.
The Vice President commended Blantyre City Council Chief Executive Officer Denis Chinseu for his commitment and urged him to address any corruption within the process.
Chinseu admitted initial challenges, including issues with identifying rightful beneficiaries and failures by registration officers.
“Some undeserving individuals sought to be included. We’ve restructured the logistics team to resolve complaints,” Chinseu explained.
On Tuesday, 2,400 bags of maize were distributed across 23 wards in Blantyre. Beneficiary Maria Kalombola, from Mwachangu Village, praised the initiative, noting it would alleviate hunger for many families.
Usi also launched the lean season food insecurity response program in Thyolo on Thursday, reiterating the importance of nonpartisan politics in ensuring the initiative reaches those most in need.
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