President Arthur Peter Mutharika has once again delegated Second Vice President Enoch Chihana to represent him at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit, further fueling debate over the continued sidelining of Vice President Jane Ansah.
According to official communication, Chihana will attend the regional summit on behalf of the President.
The meeting will be held in Durban, South Africa, on 17 August, where SADC leaders are expected to discuss regional integration, economic cooperation, peace and security, and other matters affecting the bloc.
The latest delegation comes amid growing scrutiny over President Mutharika’s apparent reluctance to assign official duties to Vice President Ansah.
Political observers have noted that despite being the country’s Vice President, Ansah has rarely been entrusted with representing the President at major national or international engagements.
Critics have previously questioned why the First Vice President is frequently overlooked while the Second Vice President continues to receive high-profile assignments.
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