Pouncing on further irregular staff recruitment procedures, the office of the Ombudsman is investigating National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) chief executive officer (CEO) Alifeyo Banda over his alleged irregular recruitment.

In a letter dated April 21, Ombudsman Martha Chizuma alleges that Banda does not hold the required qualifications for the position and that he was offered a contract at the age of 59 despite his predecessor being told to leave after reaching the age of 60. The investigation follows after Chizuma also launched investigations into irregularities in the recruitment of staff at the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) and Roads Authority (RA).

“…I am expecting you to comprehensively respond to the issues above by submitting to me the whole process that was used for your recruitment, specifically on the issues raised herein.” writes Chizuma to Banda.