LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s civil rights group under the banner, National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has advised newly elected Malawi Parliament Speaker Sameer Suleiman to serve Malawian with integrity, dignity.
An appeal comes barely hours after Suleiman was as the head of National Assembly.
Suleiman who is governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) beat Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Peter Dimba.
Victor Musowa and Esther Jolobala occupy First and Second Deputy Speaker slots respectively.
NAP Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe told The Maravi Post on Thursday morning that Suleiman must exercise his power to put the nation at heart in Parliament.
“Suleman’s victory, as the DPP-sponsored candidate, underscores the ruling party’s strong organizational grip and its ability to consolidate a parliamentary majority early in the new term.
“It is a decisive political statement of control and cohesion within the governing ranks — one that sets the tone for the new Parliament. That said, the debate has been settled through a secret ballot, and nothing can overturn the free will of the House,” says NAP Chairperson.
Kondowe appeals, “What now remains is to offer counsel to the new Speaker: to uphold the dignity and honour that the August House embodies. He has the nation to serve — millions who stand behind his strategic role — and the chance to prove the doubters wrong by leading the House with humility, fairness, and a genuine spirit of service”.
NAP urges further, “Suleiman leadership will be judged not by how well he serves the ruling party, but by how strongly he upholds the authority and credibility of Parliament as a national institution above partisan lines.
“His new role is both a test and an opportunity — to learn, adapt, and refine the leadership skills necessary for the full and impartial discharge of his duties. Wishing him every success in this noble responsibility”.
Meanwhile, President Peter Mutharika has appointed Jappie Mhango as Leader of The House.
