Experts are piling varied expectations on President Lazarus Chakwera to address the nation on issues rocking the fight against corruption and outline his government’s plans to tame the rising cost of living.
Chakwera is expected to preside over the opening of the 50th parliamentary session on February 17, 2023, before the House meets until end of April for the national budget review.
Speaking to MIJ Online, Humphreys Mvula a political expert has said he is expecting the president to address the nation on issues of corruption and what government is doing to cushion Malawians amid the rise in cost of living.
Mvula has meanwhile said the session offers the best time for lawmakers to deliberate on issues that Malawians are facing.
On his part a good governance expert Tiyani Nyirenda said Malawians will anticipate that the president highlights accomplishments that his government has made in recent years if he is to improve on his public image.