On 21st July, 2022, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Ms. Patricia Liabuba in
the Ministry of Homeland Security. This arrest is over allegations that she abused office
by arbitrarily facilitating unlawful procurement of an exorbitant and unbudgeted for
procurement contract between Malawi Government and One Guard FZE for the supply
of Uniforms and Equipment for Malawi Prison Services without following public
procurement procedures.
The ACB recorded an allegation on 16th October, 2020 that the Ministry of Homeland
Security suspiciously procured Malawi Prison Service uniforms and equipment from
One Guard FZE of United Arab Emirates without following procedures. The ACB
conducted investigations which established that Ms. Patricia Liabuba abused her office
and neglected official duties by among other things arbitrarily inviting members of the
Internal Procurement and disposal of Assets Committee to discuss the exorbitant and
unbudgeted for contract for the supply of uniforms and equipment.
She is likely to be charged with abuse of office contrary to Section 25B (1) and (4) of
the Corrupt Practices Act and neglect of official duties contrary to Section 121 of the
Penal Code.
She has been taken to Court to be informed about the reasons of her arrest and bail
proceedings.
EGRITA M. NDALA
PRINCIPAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL
