Chakwera rejects SONA accusations

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has expressed disappointment over accusations that he was dishonest during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 14, 2025.

He was speaking in Parliament on Wednesday when he appeared before the House to respond to questions from Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

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Chakwera said those accusing him of dishonesty are doing so to gain some political mileage.

He has however said that he is not immune to mistakes just like everyone else.

“All Data that I presented concerning developments which are taking place in the country are true though some errors where made by the team responsible for these issues,” said Chakwera.

He further said the statement which was made by the Leader of the Opposition must be withdrawn as part of his speech, he accused him of lying to Malawians.

“I am committed to serving Malawians and have no time for lies. As a country, we need to come together to address the challenges Malawians are facing, such as hunger and the rising cost of commodities,” he said.

He stated that he is aware of some individuals who are deliberately sabotaging the country’s economy for political gain and to create the impression that his government has failed.

The president highlighted, that he has taken strong measures to address those who are intentionally harming the economy for personal gains.