President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has fired Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Dr. George Chaponda.

The development comes barely hours after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officers invade and confiscated money amounting to MK166 million from the Minister’s house.

Presidential Press Officer Mgeme Kalilani has confirmed of the development in a statement made available to FaceofMalawi, saying Chaponda’s firing is with immediate effect.

According to Kalilani, all matters regarding the ministry of Agriculture will now be handled by President Mutharika.

More details to come……