LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Citizens anger continues to build as Malawians openly question why ordinary people are arrested for theft while high-profile leaders accused of mismanaging public resources walk free.

In a widely shared message, one citizen mockingly remarked that “this one has eaten uncooked maize,” suggesting boldness without fear of consequences.

Another commentator, Rick Dzida, raised a provocative question, asking why police arrest individuals found with stolen goods yet have not taken similar action against President Lazarus Chakwera for alleged failures connected to public resource management.

This sentiment reflects a growing perception that the justice system treats powerful individuals differently from ordinary citizens.

A third voice in the discussion argued that no one has misled Malawians more than leaders who mismanage taxes, insisting that those responsible for abusing public funds should face the law like anyone else.

The citizen further stated that Malawians are suffering because tax resources have been misused and those accused of wrongdoing appear to be shielded by the system.

The contributor stressed that the law must apply to everyone, including those who mishandled national revenue and betrayed public trust.

These comments highlight a broader national frustration over perceived selective justice, where accountability appears to fall heavily on ordinary people while political leaders escape scrutiny.

They also reflect mounting public demands for transparency, fairness, and equal application of the law in matters relating to corruption and tax abuse.

As the debate intensifies, citizens continue to call for a justice system that protects national resources and restores confidence in public governance.

The Maravi Post