DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Tanzanian human rights organisation, Sauti ya Watanzania (The Voice of Tanzanians), has strongly rejected the appointment of former Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera as the mediator in that country’s political crisis.
According to the public statement we have seen the grouping argued that a mediator must be a person of strong integrity with a proven track record in leadership qualities they believe Chakwera did not demonstrate during his tenure as Malawi President.
The organisation cited reports of corruption, bribery, and governance weaknesses under Chakwera’s administration, saying such issues could undermine public confidence in the mediation process.
The rights group observes that Chakwera played a role in leading mass protests in 2019, which they claim may compromise his ability to handle Tanzania’s post-election conflict in a fair and impartial manner.
Tanzania continues to experience serious violence following the October 29 elections, with some reports suggesting that more than 700 people may have died in the unrest.
As pressure mounts for credible and transparent peace talks, experts warn that appointing a mediator whose credibility is widely questioned could further complicate efforts to resolve the crisis.
However, the Commonwealth has defended its decision to appoint Chakwera, emphasising the need for swift action to help restore peace and stability in the country.
Chakwera office is yet to comment on the matter.
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