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Teachers accuse Gwengwe for transfers

Accusations and counter accusations have emerged in Dedza Central Constituency between three primary school head teachers and former legislator Sosten Gwengwe, who is also People’s Party (PP) running mate in 20 May polls over transfers.

The teachers blame Gwengwe for using his powers to influence their transfers because their schools received donations from Malawi Congress Party (MCP) aspiring MP.

Gwengwe: I know nothing about the transfers
Gwengwe: I know nothing about the transfers

But Gwengwe, who is Minister of Trade and Industry accuses the teachers of supporting MCP, saying civil servants are not supposed to show political colours.

One of the teachers, Symon Ngungu, said MCP aspiring MP in the constituency, Daniel Chiwere, donated books to three primary schools, but this did not please Gwengwe.

Ngungu alleged: “Gwengwe approached one of us and said he was not happy that our schools accepted the donation from Chiwere. But how could we refuse books which will improve teaching and learning in our schools?”

Gwengwe in a separate interview on Thursday accepted that he indeed approached one of the head teachers against showing his political colours. But he refuted allegations that he is behind the transfers.

Kondowe: Government schools belong to anyone
Kondowe: Government schools belong to anyone

“Indeed, I approached one head teacher from Mwenje Primary School by the name Edwin Kaferapanjira because I got reports that during the school closing ceremony two weeks ago, he urged parents to vote for MCP. But I know nothing about the transfers,” said Gwengwe.

Ngungu has been transferred from Mkomela Primary School to Songwe Primary School. Kaferapanjira from Mwenje to Gwengwere Primary School while another teacher from Chilamba to Chisili Primary School.

Education activist Benedicto Kondowe said: “This leaves a lot to be desired and Honourable Gwengwe should know that government schools belong to everyone not a ruling party alone.”

 

 

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