By Linda Justin-Lilongwe,

The TD Bar-Current Affairs Youth of Malawi a youth led organisation has raised concern over a High Court injunction reportedly obtained by a private citizen, which has temporarily affected parliamentary committee inquiries into several public institutions.

The inquiries, initiated under the leadership of National Assembly Speaker Sameer Suleman, include investigations involving the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), Blantyre Water Board (BWB) and National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA). Recent reports have confirmed that legal action has been taken against the parliamentary inquiry process.

In a joint public statement dated September 10, 2026, the youth group says parliamentary oversight remains important in promoting accountability, transparency and democratic governance.

The group says Parliament must be allowed to exercise its oversight responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution and existing laws, particularly where public institutions and the management of public resources are concerned.

However, TD Bar-Current Affairs Youth of Malawi acknowledges that the scope, legal effect and duration of the injunction are matters that should be determined through the judicial process.

The youth organisation has therefore called for a balance between effective parliamentary oversight and respect for the independence of the judiciary, saying both institutions have important roles to play in upholding Malawi’s democratic and constitutional order.