- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Malawi is under investigation for alleged irregularities in the recruitment process for its next Director General.
- The Office of the Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the matter, citing potential corruption and procedural violations within the ACB.
- Two candidates, Hillary Chilomba and Oscar Taulo, have been accused of being unqualified for the position despite being shortlisted for the role.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Malawi is facing a corruption scandal, with the Office of the Ombudsman launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process for its next Director General. The investigation follows a complaint that accuses the ACB of undermining its own credibility by shortlisting two candidates who do not meet the advertised qualifications.
The two candidates at the center of the controversy are Hillary Chilomba, the current Deputy Director General of ACB, and lawyer Oscar Taulo. Both have been accused of being unqualified for the position, with Chilomba’s appointment as deputy already being controversial due to his close ties with the previous administration.
The Ombudsman’s investigation will look into whether Chilomba and Taulo submitted applications for the position and whether they were rightfully shortlisted for interviews. The investigation will also examine the lack of transparency and accountability in the recruitment process.
This scandal raises questions about the competence and impartiality of the ACB, which is already battling public perceptions of ineffectiveness and lack of independence. The investigation will be a crucial test of the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
