LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Mchinji North East legislator Anthony Masamba has called on President Peter Mutharika’s government to speed up compensation for families of the deceased in the Chikangawa Forest plane crash.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Masamba emphasized the urgent need for justice and support to the bereaved families, noting that many are still struggling emotionally and financially in the aftermath of the tragedy.
“It is only fair and humane that government provides compensation to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate accident,” Masamba said. “These families have endured unimaginable pain, and the least we can do is to help them rebuild their lives.”
Masamba also appealed to the Ministry of Transport and Public Works to release a comprehensive report on the cause of the crash, stressing that transparency is crucial to preventing similar accidents in the future.
The legislator further urged authorities to improve aviation safety standards and emergency response mechanisms, saying that the Chikangawa disaster should serve as a wake-up call for all relevant stakeholders.
The Chikangawa plane crash, which claimed several lives, shocked the nation and prompted widespread calls for accountability and improved safety oversight within Malawi’s aviation sector.
Masamba’s remarks received support from several Members of Parliament, who echoed his sentiments and encouraged government to treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves.
Masamba is among the newly elected Members of Parliament who transitioned from the newsroom to the National Assembly, having previously worked as a practicing journalist.
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