However, the MMD through its former Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has denied the allegation saying the Central Bank is at is at liberty to print extra money without consulting the Finance Minister or the President because it has the mandate to do so. 
Hata hivyo, Chama cha MMD kwa kupitia Waziri wake wa zamani wa Fedha Situmbeko Musokotwane, kimekana tuhuma hizo kikisema Benki Kuu inayo uhuru wa kuchapisha noti mpya za ziada bila kuwasiliana na Waziri wa Fedha ama Rais kwa sababu ina mamlaka kamili ya kufanya hivyo.