Malawi govt again denies President Mutharika’s critical condition in America: Rumour mongers warned

Amid rumours of ill health of President Peter Mutharika in United States, government has  denied such reports of grave illness causing him to seek medical help, saying the  Head of state is “enjoying very robust health.”

Mutharika: Heath rumours denied
Mutharika: Heath rumours denied

Mutharika’s absence without leave in Malawi two weeks after attending the United Nations General Assembly has created a lot of rumours, including allegations that he is in critical condition at a hospital in the US.

An influential quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee has slammed government for the continued secrecy surrounding Mutharika’s prolonged stay abroad.

“Mutharika is a public figure, therefore, as a public figure Malawians have a right to know to [his] whereabouts,” the religious body said.

Information Minister and government spokesman Malison Ndau said in a statement made available to Nyasa Times Sunday evening that Mutharika is fit and well.

He said government wishes to condemn the behaviour of people who are spreading rumours on the social media to the effect that Mutharikais critically ill.

“These rumours are baseless, malicious and sickening to say the least. The President is enjoying very robust health and is continuing to carry on his functions and duties whilst in the USA,” Ndau said.

“We would like to remind all Malawians that in response to the so many inquiries as to what the President is doing in the USA, the Presidential Press Secretary, Mr. Mgeme Kalirani, has repeatedly stated that the President is continuing to carry out other duties which could not be concluded whilst he was at the United Nations General Assembly.

‘This information was released by the State House to the public for those who genuinely desired to know the truth. If this information released by the information holders cannot be accepted by those who postulate to disseminate news, then it indicates a very serious appetite for rumour mongering in our society.’

He warned Malawians that spreading false rumours about the health of the President is a criminal offense, warning that government will not hesitate to bring to book those responsible for “rumour-mongering which is clearly aimed at spreading fear and panic among law abiding Malawians.”

Ndau said the nation will be advised in the next few days regarding the dates Mutharika  will return home, assuring that  there is therefore no need to panic.

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mchisala
mchisala
7 years ago

The guy is servicing his American Green card, he will surface after 30 days!

Hangman
Hangman
7 years ago

He is dead

Kkkkkkkk
Kkkkkkkk
7 years ago
Reply to  Hangman

I second

Nsipe-Bawi
Nsipe-Bawi
7 years ago

Check for info. on website of HBC hospice. Munthu mukufunayo ali pa O2 kuyamba pa 8 Oct. Mwina Malawi nkupulumuka.

Uncover Malawi
7 years ago

Minister Ndau should be subject to the same law. If he has distributed false information then he too should be brought to book.

Fisi Chaponda
Fisi Chaponda
7 years ago
Reply to  Uncover Malawi

I like that. Now Malawians are thinking!

Chonchobe
Chonchobe
7 years ago
Reply to  Uncover Malawi

share link

Fisi Mtambo
Fisi Mtambo
7 years ago

The ministry of information is right. The president has no problem, he will be back this week. It’s just that he went to a certain state in America where he is trying to demonstrate the hyena tradition. You know everything has to be very secret.

Achimphamba Oyera
Achimphamba Oyera
7 years ago

We hope for the BEST for our Nation and our President. God Bless Malawi

Maunits
Maunits
7 years ago

He is incapacitated meaning not fit to be the president because of his illness therefore Malawi and Zambia zochitika zao ndi zimodzi. We will call Parliament to amend the constitution by ensuring that a group of Leader of opposition, Speaker of National assembly and Chief Justice be on acting basis for the period of 90 days and there after we will hold elections. The Vice President will not be allowed to finish the term because of the history that we experienced in 2012 to 2014 where cash gate was older of the day, we don’t want to repeat the mistake.

Fisi Nicholas Harry
Fisi Nicholas Harry
7 years ago
Reply to  Maunits

This thinking is what is delaying the announcement of the president’s incapacitation. Your comment has just confirmed that the president is either dead or critically ill. Thank you!

YANGA IJA
YANGA IJA
7 years ago

hahaha

Fisi Chaponda
Fisi Chaponda
7 years ago
Reply to  Maunits

Why should there be an amendment to the constitution when it is already there that VP takes over for the remaining period.

khongona
khongona
7 years ago
Reply to  Maunits

whats ur interest- how many times should the constitution be changed to suit you opportunists-wait 2019. it seems ur not happybecoz ur party failed elections

hhhhhh
hhhhhh
7 years ago

chikuvuta ndi chiyani kuti pitalayo alakhule kudziko la malawi kuti anthu atsimikize kuti zomwe zikuveka kuti akudwala ndi zabodza, dziko likufuna live mawu ake, muluzi ankanena chilungamo ndili kuchipatala ndipo fuko la malawi limadziwa akamabwela kuchokela kuchipatala anthu amasangala mtsogoleli wanthu alibwino. izi ndiye ziti?

CWN
CWN
7 years ago
Reply to  hhhhhh

This is true…Honesty is the best policy!!!

Labs
7 years ago

What “other duties” is he attending to….. we need to know….

CWN
CWN
7 years ago
Reply to  Labs

It’s unfortunate that they think Malawians are stupid or something…They lack the respect for the people of Malawi…so they think they can do whatever they want and don’t have to explain things

NJIRA YA MTANDA
NJIRA YA MTANDA
7 years ago

zidatero ndi malemu Bingu, ichi mwanena icho mwanena, ngati watisiya mkuluyu tiuzeni for the progress of the country, he is not the first one to die in office, Tsoka la wina ndi mwayi wa wina, adatero a mvula zakale

tman
7 years ago

stupidity lies in an individuals mind,everybody can fall sick.Be civilized and talk sense you stupid Njira yako yakumanda

Fisi Nicholas Harry
Fisi Nicholas Harry
7 years ago
Reply to  tman

Hahaha koma ma cadet yakuwawani comment

NJIRA YA MTANDA
NJIRA YA MTANDA
7 years ago

nanga siakudziwa kuti nsuzi sauonanso ndi zosiirana izi ena adyeko nawo bas, wakufa sadziwa kanthu bii! malemba akutero

Zosiirana
Zosiirana
7 years ago

Hahaha! Ndipotu confirmation ikuchedwa, tikufuna kutsitsa mtengo wamowa ku bara kwathu. This time it will be double as much because it is bye bye forever the Mutharikas. Agalu amenewa ativuta bwanji!

YANGA IJA
YANGA IJA
7 years ago
Reply to  Zosiirana

mundizuzeko bar yanu malo ake tizamwere..hahaha
Mutharikas atikwana

NJIRA YA MTANDA
NJIRA YA MTANDA
7 years ago
Reply to  tman

you fool! are you an alien, don’t you know that people die everyday? and for you own info. as the situation is now in Malawi the only hope is the death of APM, can’t you see, r u blind?

CWN
CWN
7 years ago

It is sad that people have been pushed to these limits, to hope for the passing/death of our leaders but in all honesty, no one can blame us…Malawians have been mistreated for a long time now and basi Mulungu amamva kulila kwa anthu and consequences follow such leaders…very difficult to be sympathetic!!!but may God’s will be done

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