Chamisa said the ACC was concentrating on trivial issues and failing to attend to bigger cases of corruption that were depriving the country of much revenue.
He said there were several “big chefs” in the country benefiting from corruption as the ACC was failing to take proper action against them.
“You can’t have an Anti Corruption Commission that is not able to catch any big fish. The Commission is silent when there are big fish, I mean proper candidates ready to be netted. I am yet to see them claiming any big fish,” said Chamisa.
The ACC was formed in August last year and was seen as an effective tool of curbing graft in government and the civil service. The Commission is led by lawyer, Denford Chirindo and the commissioners were recommended to Parliament by President Mugabe. Zanu (PF’s) overbearing influence over law enforcement agents and the courts has raised fear the Commission will not be able to curb corruption in high places.
Chamisa added: “What I am saying is that the ACC is failing to attend to corruption cases involving some big cats in this country. Corruption should be condemned and it is the responsibility of the Anti Corruption Commission to ensure such cases are dealt with regardless of ones political power or position.”
Chamisa was speaking at the launch of an Interactive SMS Platform by Transparency International Zimbabwe in the capital on Tuesday. The platform enables Zimbabweans living locally and abroad, to report corrupt practices by sending a short message service to the organizations Advocacy and Legal Advice Center.
Speaking at the launch Transparency International Zimbabwe board member, Loughty Dube expressed concern over the increase in cases of corruption and said Zimbabweans should use available platforms to curb cases such as bribery and abuse of office by public officials.
“Witnesses or victims of corruption will be able to send a short message to the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC) who will take necessary steps to assist clients. People can send their massages to the following number; 0775 220 700,” said Dube.
He said TIZ had embraced current technology as a way of incorporating more people in the fight against corruption.
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