President Lungu’s refusal to fire Chitotela is disturbing–Miti

Alliance for Community Action Executive Director Laura Miti says the refusal by President Edgar Lungu to dismiss Minister of housing and infrastructure development Ronald Chitotela following his arrest for corruption is disturbing.

Ms Miti has told Q-news that this is considering that the country is currently in a sense of panic over the extent of reported cases of corruption.

She says President Lungu needs to understand that this is what is killing the country because the services that the poor people are accessing are of poor quality because the money that is meant for services is going into the pockets of individuals.

Ms Miti states in this case, President Lungu is putting his personal friendship and comfort ahead of the interest of the country by not dismissing Mr. Chitotela.

Ms Miti says there is actually no fight against corruption in the country, stressing that those entrusted with power are the ones facilitating corruption.