By Ko Myo / MPA
Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) is facing a mounting internal crisis as senior figures and civil servants demand the resignation of the Prime Minister, following what critics call a “whitewash” investigation into a top official.
The controversy surrounds Daw Kyi Pyar, the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office. Despite allegations of power abuse and corruption brought forward by former staff members, a ruling signed by the Prime Minister on February 18 cleared her of corruption charges, issuing only a “strong warning” to treat subordinates with more kindness in the future.
The decision has sparked immediate outrage among the revolutionary community. U Khin Maung Soe, a veteran journalist and former RFA editor, publicly called for the Prime Minister to step down if the ruling is not overturned.
“The timing of this flawed decision is a disastrous blow to the NUG’s credibility, especially at a moment when its reputation was rising following recent disciplinary actions against other figures,” U Khin Maung Soe wrote on his social media.
He further argued that the Myanmar people are sacrificing their lives and resources to fight against corruption and nepotism, making any perception of “conflict of interest” or “cronyism” within the opposition government intolerable.
The fallout has extended to the NUG’s administrative arms. The University Admission Guidance Committee, operating under the Ministry of Education, has suspended all operations in protest. In a stinging statement, the committee condemned the Prime Minister’s Office for a “lack of accountability” regarding the case.
The Independent CDM Civil Servants’ Organization has also voiced its dissent, urging the NUG to prioritize the trust of the public and the dignity of the revolution by ensuring justice for the victims involved in the complaint.
Protesters from the health and education sectors—the backbone of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM)—claim that senior officials, including Health and Education Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, are being sidelined or used as “scapegoats” in this decision-making process. They are now demanding the full disclosure of internal findings to the public.
As of Friday, the Prime Minister’s Office has not issued a follow-up response to the growing calls for resignation or a reinvestigation into the matter.
