Govt disarm Joyce Banda security detail: Malawi ex-president says ‘I’ll go home’
Malawi government has disarmed former president Joyce Banda’s government security personnel.
Banda’s security personnel has handed in some pistols and several rounds of ammunitios to Police headquarters.
According to government officials the state security is provided to the former president who is out of the country and that even her motorcade would be withdrawn until she comes back.
Banda, who was Malawi’s first female President and Africa’s second, has been absent from the local political scene after left the country in July last year following her loss in the May 20 tripartite elections that shoved her into the opposition ranks and enthroned President Peter Muntharika to power.
She has been on global philanthoropy programs for her Joyce Banda Foundation International.
Banda is quoted by Voice of America that she has not returned home since her 2014 election defeat because she has a packed schedule of international speaking engagements — and not because government has been threatening her with arrest.
Asked when she is returning home, Banda speaking fron South Africa said: “ When I’ve finished my program, I’ll go home. But I want you to know that I must feel in my country, like all former heads of state of Malawi and elsewhere, [that] I’m free to come in and out of my country or live anywhere else I choose to live.”
Pressed to explain why she has stayed outside the country for a long period of time without returning to Malawi, Banda responded by saying: “I don’t have a job in Malawi. What surprises me is that you are asking me this question because, in the past, we have seen presidents who have left office in Malawi and have gone and spent many, many months outside the country.
“Do you remember the time [former] president Bakili Muluzi stayed for a long period in the UK with his family? So I truly believe that there no problem with that then, and there is no problem with me staying outside as well.”
I gree with this woman and i dont think this gornment wil do something positive this woman really changed malawi
well done is better than wel talked. Facts are given credits once exposed into reality and actions. Bwerani mai bas muzayankha
hahahaha Joyce abwere pa flames basi.if she had nothing to do with cashgate,then she failed malawians more than all her predessessors put together.As in how could she have been ignorant of so much looting in such a short period of time happening right under her nose?Best case scernario she filthly participated in the shameful act.However she could be innocent too in which case she has to come home and exonerate herself!
wakuba ameneyu mukhaulisenidi wationongele chuma chathu mziko muno galu mbuzi finye satanist mxm bitch
Paja Joyce Banda ndi ndani paja???
kwanu nkwanu mthengo mudalaka njoka. azatipeza, kaya ayembekezera repatriation. kaya adikira chani… azatipeza tidalowola ameneyo
ziphakani lyf masten kunjako
yaaaa we wnt u bitch in mlw to b arrested
I wish you good life everywhere you step kuti tizamuchekecheke opanda mano uja
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Amakuopani mai or get rude amanena kuti “bambo musamale Mai uja ndi machine palibenso”
Every Day Talking About JB,Why disarmed the security personnel?If Lobbers Go There And Steal Her Properties Whom Shall Be Respossible To That?A D P P Government Mukungofanana Ndi Munthu Amene Anamenya Mkazi Wake Mmatako?Ndinu Zigawenga!Zitsiru,agalu.Whether U Like Or Not She Is The first Former Female President And 2019she Is Getting Back.
Paja boma lake ndi ili(la dpp)eti?losakana,asiyeni amai ali pa relax kaye,abwera 2018 ndi kampeni ya more fire! adzakukwanani mubachedwa ndikusokoselako ife tikungokutolani ma mistake ammene mukuyendetsela boma,tikadzayamba kwanena musadzanene kuti mwazitenga kuti zimenezo?!
At first, i didn’t want to comment on this issue but i’ve been compelled to do so after reading a comment 4rom Mapwiya Mulhupale. I totally agree with this, whether is a gentleman or a Lady that Govt is having sleepless nights bcoz of JB. Mmalo moti mudzilimbana ndi mbava zomwe zikuvulaza anthu mmanyumbamu mukulimbana ndi JB, why? Chonde Aboma pezani nkhani ina osati zomwe mwapangaziiiii!!!!!!!!!
Aboma pangani zinthu zokomela Amalawi makamaka kuthana ndi umphawi ndi umbanda omwe uli ponseponse mudziko muno osati zomalimbana ndi Munthu wa Mayi ayi. Musiyeni apume JB komwe alikunjaku.Kodi ndizoonadi kuti simukugonanayo tulo Mayi’yu eti? Pano nde ndatsimikizadi!!!!!!!!!!!
sasowa choyankhatu mmayi uyu.bwererani ku mudzi mayi mudzathandize dziko lanu
Kodi zikoli silikuyenda bwino chifukwa choti Joyce kulibe eti!!!!!!!!!!!! Kuyendetsa dziko simasewera. Mphuno biiiiii!!!!!!! Ngati muli ndi nzeru tiyene nazoni alomwe. Tcheya ndiye akukusewerani yoponda. Munya muona.
kma tbwere apiti maloko iwe nafe tikubwezere mwano uja wamva galuwe.paja umanena mtsogoleri wathu kuti ndiwosakwatira kmanso opanda mano nanga chlema amasekana nawe tabwera tizakubwezere nafe.
JB ndi deal .
Leave our Mama alone, it is good to have something to do in life, other than just sitting, phwi, like late Kaphulusa said in the past years.
A Malawi let us emulate this example too of finding something to do in life. In the end
Malawi people will he healthier and wiser after retirement from our jobs.
Enjoy the weekend,
Musiyen azipanga zake osamusokoneza.
I thought security is including properties. Now that armed guards are no longer there who will be looking after her asssets; cars, house and contents. Don’t you think that armed robbers may target her properties knowing she is absent from the country. This is political witch-hunt. The same DPP cadets will be sent at night to vandalise her properties.
Mmm koma bwanjimumalimbana ndizopanda pale musiyeni limbanani ndi mavuto alidzikomuno
This lady z indeed powerful hw can matterz ov the cant go well without JB? Nzodzbwitsa ndithu
Iye (Mutharika adali asadamalise kudyamo mwa Amayi.
what does the constitution say about such circumstances? A dpp mwina akudziwa kuti APM samaliza term kapena kupanga retire nchifukwa akupanga izi. Amutalika nkukhala kwao kulimbana ndi ma predecessor awo Bingu amalimbana ndi Makolija no wonder pitala akulimbana ndi JB. Zakumtundu izi.
Kodi akumufuna jb ndani? mungomuyimbira 4n.
This is the way
Nothing political here. wize up pple
Is this important to Malawians at this moment? Take a look at the MSB report on this page; there are only 11 comments so far, on the article about govt writing off DPP sycophants’ theft at MSB. The other day, there were 146 largely tribalistic comments on a Livingstonia in-house matter about Rev Chimwemwe being suspended from ministerial duties. Fellow country people, let us use these fora to debate issues that will stop political thieves from further breaking down our country.
ine nane nazizwa apa
LEAVE HER ALONE
Muluzi and jb had mediocre leadership.They have something in common.No wonder she is comparing herself to him.Both unpatriotic leaders who were there for self enrichment.No vision at all.After all we never missed her.
Well done DPP this woman is not in Malawi
remeber even bakili it was the same all pistols from security personnel where handed to the right authority. armination got procedures
Can any Malawian President claim that he/she has not stolen from Govt? uuuuumh NO! Other are caught, while others are good thieves, they know how to erase evidence. So what I am I saying? We’ve thieves in the name of Presidents.
Iwe, kaya ukuti dzina lako Yankho kaya, ndikuuze. Maganizidwe akowo ndiamene apangitsa MCP kukhala kunja kwa boma (otsutsa boma) zaka zonsezi. ndipo idzakhalabe choncho mpaka anthu opusa ngati inu adzathe mu MCP. Inenso ndine mchewa, mwinanso kukuposa iweyo, koma I can’t go by your line of thinking. stupid pipo. chakwerayo will keep hoping and craving for the Malawi presidency, like your tembo but never shall the reigns of power fall in his hands as long as he is surrounded ndi ma bulutu ngati inu.
Whatever negative words are being said to Mama I proud of her. Umbava udayambira kuti? Let’s see the previous Dpp we had before this one which stole our votes. Mbava za Cashgate zili kuti? I thought some of these are stil in different position in this govt angofuna adye nao dyera basi!
Pp and mcp wil make a good and strong govt come this 2019
and yes they have done to disarm the detail and withdraw the benefits….its a waste if the beneficiary is not around to use them …..logic isn’t it …..let’s not politicize it in any way …if the CEO of my company is away , for any reason the vehicle is grounded so shall / should it be here….
Musalimbane nao amai there was nothing wrong we saw during her rule like the way we see today. Kunalibe nkhani yakuzimazima kwa magetsi ngati mmene zilili lero. Kungoti amalawi timadana ndikuti tilamulidwe ndi mzimai ngakhale atakhala wachilungamo timafuna kumuonongera mbiri. Madalawa ndiye akuchitapo chiani? Welcome back Mama we are proud of you. Join hands with MCP to teach them a bitter lesson!
If Bakili Muluzi did it , there is no problem !!??……I hear a lot more than that because I saw the mediocrity in both and there are not far apart
Zoti PP ingangwirizane ndi Mighty Malawi Congress Party President wathu wokendedwa Dr. Lazarous Chakwera sanatiuze. Mavoti tiponya tokha a Chewa. Inu a Chawa ndi aujeni, paja timati ndani, ujeni,uyu wodya njokayu, uyu inu wokonda mbewa, inu uyu ujeni wokonda kutenga ndalam za matenda ndi kumamwera mowa, inu uyu ujeni anatibera ndalama zanthu ndi kumangira amati ujeni inu Casblanca, inu uyu ujenu Mulhakho.
Ife a Chewa tapangana kuvotera Right Hon Rev Dr. Lazarous Chakwera. mu ulamuliro umenewu manyi amene mukupangawa sadzakhalapo, koma kuyendetsa boma kuti aliyense amve kukoma ndipo Petulo sitidzamulanda security ndi magalimoto. Petulo adzamva kukoma pamene adzidzapuma ndi Mkazi wake uyu ujeni, Ethel, ai uyu anali mkazi wa a Broz koma ujeni uyu Getrude
This is what we call titi for tati they know what it is in the government side. What”s encourages her is that even the current government officials are inclusive in this infamous cashgate. Several Ministers including APM .So it is a cross cutting issue any way that is why it is taking long to prosecute all suspect in stuff.You will agree with me the adjournment will continue for nothing unless new blood gets empowered then this case shall end not now trust me.See my name.
apolisi paja ndale zinachitikapo kuti zimezi.u think property ya jb azilondera ndimanja?
Khalani könko mai,mukabwera kunotu mufa ndi cardiac arrest monga anachitira achimwene anga aja.
Leave JB alone u stupid Kondwani y don’t u find out who stole 92m $ in ur late brother’s boss pls stop it now u votegate just run ur government . Find $92m first then u must call JB
We have so many pressing issues that government is supposed to concentrate on now. Withdrawing security from JB should not be an issue at all.
she does not have a job here then why keeping the security details for her?,bravo MPS
Vuto lanu ndichani? Inu munakhala zakazaka muli ku america, ndindani anakufunsani zoti mubwere kuno. JB nayenso musiyeni ndinthawi yake. And for those asking JB to come and respond to cashgate cases should bare in mind that there is no single arrest warrant for JB, so stop posting your ignorant comments here.
chomvetsa chisoni ndichakuti, anthuwa ngakhale akusowetsa mtendere Mzimai yu, nawonso ndi mbava zomwe zakhala zikuba ndalama zaboma. Mulungu aliko kunja kuno ndipo akuona zonsezi..amalawi ndife anthu omvetsa chisoni padziko lonse lapansi, kaya bwanji kaya… pano ndiye zafikapo… kupha anzawo kufuna ubongo kuti akapange mankhwala, kupha albinos ati alemere…ndife otani amalawi???? kodi tikachotsa moyo wamzathu, ife ndiye amuyaya?? kodi ndalama inakoma chantundu wanji yochotsera moyo wa munthu? koma amalawi timapembedza muchoonadi? ine monga mmodzi wa amalawi komanso mzimai, izi zimandi mvetsa chisoni kotheratu,, mmene kubeleka kuwawira, wina ndiye akuphere mwanayo ati pofuna ziwalo zake kuti apeze chuma, zoona?? chonde Ambuye timvereni kulira kwathu ife anthu osowa liu padziko lino lapansi…
DPP is full of miserable people, murderers, you cant ell people where to live whether abroad or in Malawi. People are free to chose, DPP just a bunch of thugs masquarading as political leaders.
Yes 100% she doesnt deserve all that security detail.akuopa chan.Wina…why are u insulting Dr.muluzi??.ananyenga amako???.Mtundu wako suzalamula malawi.Ngakhale Mcp or Pp muphatikizane.behind that we all know pali mtumbuka munthu oipa kwambiri.My God is able sangalore zidude zimenezi kuti zizalamule malawi..Mwazaza mtawuni bt and LL kwAnu ku hewe olo ku chenachena anthu onyasa ndi mtima omwe…Stop insulting .Muluzi once and forall if u continue muzaona polekera.Take this;South will alwayz rule opposed by centrall as northernors shall remain onlookers akuombera mmanja.Truth is bitter.
Joyce Banda left the country peacefully for you Peter Mutharika to lead and you are failing miserably. Instead of tackling the problems of Malawi, you find it wise to witchunt JB, you host parties almost daily and you are an Absent President. What a miserable man you are
Leave JB’s security alone…mukusowa pomugwilira eti? Why not concentrate on the bogus sale of MSB and the Xenophobia victims,hunger that is looming in the country? Mukuendetsa bona ngati phadatu akanganya inu.
I think it does not matter whether JB is in the country or not. what will it contribute to the country if she is here. Ngati alikozisaka, then it is fine. One day azabwera or asazabewreso it does not matter.
Useless woman !
If JB was still in the country she would have been blamed for all failures of this Government, I applaud her for leaving to allow the new Govt find its way without the interference of the outgoing president. Malawians enjoy seeing others suffer all they want is to see JB suffer, humiliated and in misery, now that they have realized that she is doing well with her international initiatives the Govt is not happy. Kodi akabwera mukufuna muzitani naye?
Amayi remain there enjoy your peace and retirement, you have done your part for Malawi now focus on your happiness and that of your family, pokufa safelena akungofuna azakupheni ndi ma BP anthu awa they don’t want you back in good faith,
she has a very capable security details God Almighty. with Him and those who love her she will be accorded jungle security to suit the environment.
ASABWERE KUNO UYU IFE TILI MPHE AKABWERA UDZONA NDIOSOKONEZA UYU AMALNKHULA ZINTHU ZAPHOKOSO
We have more important and pressing issues than focussing on JB’s return. She’s free to stay in and out of the country as long as she wishes. It’s none of our or government’s business. Why is government wasting time on her instead of running government business?? If there are cases or issues she needs to answer, we will cross the bridge when we get there, period. She is a free person now and let her do whatever she’s doing and will return when she’s done. As for her security detail as former head of state, government should know that if they are acting out of emotions, they will pay dearly (or the tax payer will) in case something happens when they should have provided security needed. Musiyeni, she is a free Malawian citizen.
The move by the government whether it is within or against the law, makes 101 per cent sense to me. Why pay some people when they are not doing any work, that’s where I base my argument from. In most countries that are developed for example, during low season, like in the hotel industry in Kenya and South Africa, staff like housekeepers are withdrawn because simply there are no tourists. In hospitals, nursing homes in the UK and the US, when the patient/nurse ratio is low, some nurses are asked to stay at home because there is simply no reason to go to work and do nothing. Why should the JB security detail just wax and warm up the engines of her government vehicles and do no work, they would rather be deployed elsewhere until she is back. Mind you, its “until she is back”. It’s highly likely that she will only be back after the ongoing chashgate makamaka the Mphwiyo shooting trila is over because Kaambara as well as Lutepo have underlined that they would ask her (JB) to be their witnesses in their respective cases. So read between the lines folks.
so why is ndata, being provided with security while bingu died way back? why not withdrawing security details at zomba state house which is not in use? are those at chiliko bay not just loafing? security is an ongoing process. Mukufuna mumuphe But komatu oho!??
abwere ngati kuti kuli iye kuli xenophobia.
Tilibe naye tchito kubwela or osabwela kwaife ndichimodzimodzi, zofuna zathu tinakwanilisa kukuchotsani papando basi momasokosela kwabwili tinathana nanu.
JB is not indeed our problem. Olo atakhala kunjako mpakana -mpakana, palibe vuto lina lililonse. Kuzolowera ndale ndale zothana basi!
abwana moti muzilimbikira kuthandiza anthu avutika kunja komaso momuno mwanthu bzy kulimbana ndimayi pitilizani kuzipenta black anthu asakuwoneni.
same old politics by the APM administration….these pushing and shaving wont take us anywhere.we need more jobs for the youths
We have problems like xenophobia, MSB sale, hunger in this country lets focus on that and leave JB for once please.
Koma nde Amai mwawakhumbatu…..aaaaaaaa
Come back mama, APM isnt stupid 2 arrest you.Are you in diaspora or wilderness
This is the most stupid thing that the DPP govt has done. You people ain’t you tired of goofing? Sad………….you are a disgrace to this nation
Joyce Banda said she’s coming, is this in line with that? I think these are one of the DPP tricks again you can’t fool Malawians all the time
uchitsiru basi watani jb mukanika kugwira ntchto adatenga zithumwa zanu?
Muluzi stayed out of this country for a year. How come his security detail or motor Cade wasn’t withdrawn. DPP government is full of hatred
This is where you know that this government has nothing to offer. Instead of focusing on real issues there wasting their time fighting Amai all the time. What is their motive
masten ife ana anu a ku songani tikuti phee kaye, inuyo tadzidyani kaye mbongozo kumeneko and relax, ngakhale anatibera mavoti, they are not at peace, mulungu sanakondwe nawo as witnessed by floods and dry spell. chimanganso kulibe kuno, ngati thumba la chimanga silifika mk20,000.00 kaya tiwona… mfiti zenizeni izi
Ndiwufulu wanu mama kukhala kunjako bt don’t 4 dat kut kumeko mufa ndinjala azungu samaja nsima and home z de best
Dont worry JB we will be ur security DPP will never rule Malawi forever and we will be watching and let them just try to tamper with u
asiyeni amayi azikhala konko mukufuna abwere azakuphikireni mandasi
Galu Getrude Muthalika watidulira madzi kuno ku area 36 ati akupala mseu wopita ku school yake we are now waterless for 3days atolankhani come snd verify this holific scenario
Dont come until you are ready to. These Dpp devils want to frustrate you to the core when you come back, they may even plan your unlawful arrest or assasination because they are frustrated that God seem not to be on their side. Its one disaster after another; We started with late rains, then floods, now Xenophobia next will be hunger. Mulungu alibe nzake…ungakhale khuluku kapena ochenjera chotani amapeza njira yokukumbutsira that you are human and only He is God! Slowly He is squeezing them to humility
oky, mulibe ntchito kuno yoti mugwire.
Komatu jb has massive grassroots support and mobilizations skills. when she returns dpp will be in trouble
I don`t see why JB staying out of Malawi should be of any concern. Those who think she has case to answer should get international arrest warrant, full stop. Stop this nonsense. Anyone is innocents till proved guilty. If the government is already failing to convict RK, PM and the like, do you think JB will be easily convicted if indeed she is guilty at all. There was treason case in Malawi which has gone to the drain simply because the accused are now in control. There is a known theft by Bakili Muluzi that has now vanished into thin air. There are known debts owed to MSB by Mulli and others and all that is being washed under the bridge. When you you pick and choose where and how to execute justice it smacks of injustice. Leave JB alone. There are many Malawians in diaspora who have stayed decades, no one bothers. What do you need JB in Malawi for? So you can confiscate her diplomatic passport and ground her from International travels? If I was JB, I would not dare return. One does not lose being Malawian be simply being outside Malawi. Malawians did not appreciate JB, gave her headaches everyday when she was in power, and one Justice Nyirenda declared APM president against all contrary evidence of fraudulent vote, truth of which will probably never see the light of day… So it was done for JB. We see now Bakili being sent on errand jobs but if truth be told Justin Malewezi and Khumbo Kachali can also serve but they are not. Bakili is an aging man who just came out of “serious” spinal problem which “demand he travel less”. But see the irony yourself, the man was faking illness and now with his theft waved of by APM, the sickness is gone. This kind of behave is sickening. And here you are with no evidence against JB but making noise. Taking away her security apparatus is pure selfishness. Which law justifies that….?????
Was The Security Personnel Responsible for the Floods and Devastation in Malawi?
Malawi has so many pressing issues…Malawi needs objective leadership..not this shit about hounding JB…This Gaylord has no shame!
Peter Mutharika….Mayiyu Muli naye zifukwa…..
What we need is maize! Malawias akufa ndi njala zowona 19kgs is up @ K2900 amalawi tikufa ndinjala end u r busy ndi JB
Removing security personel? So once she is in they’ll be back?remember that although there are some negative altitudes on her,security is grantee for her as writen in our constitution. Malawians let us put our politics aside &work hard for development.
Kodi you want security personnel to be carrying guns ,ammuninations,when the person to protect is outside the country on self exile…TULO bwanji anthu inu.. whats the fuss about?… govt has said all will be restored once she is in the country
JB IS NOT OUR PROBLEM OF NOW LETS FOCUS TO THE REAL ISSUES LIKE THE SALE OF MSB, FLOODS, HUNGER ETC THAN WAISTING TIME ON USELESS THINGS.
You can’t fool Malawians for long,we’re waiting for pleasant answers to cashgate cases JB sailed through within her term of rule,
Bakili mukumunenayu mai amadwala komanso sadakhala mpaka chaka monga mwakhalira inumu. Come back, what are you running away from? Bakili faked his illness which has now gone away because he is advisor to Peter silently, and we know you are running away from cashgate. Government is stupid, why remove security now, this should have have been done months ago. No logic in providing ammunition and guns to security when the person to be secured is galavanting outside in the name of international engagements behind JBF. She is a liar, she couldnt stomach the leadership of a person she arrested and obviously thought peter would arrest her esp on pretext of cashgate. Abwere iwo agwirizane ndi MCP, Peter wagwirizana ndi UDF, asavutike nawo Chakwera ndi Maiwa akhoza kuphwanya DPP ndi UDF akazitenga bwino koma akamangokhala kunjako ndiye aiwale. Malawians dont like Bakili coz he has bad politics and tricks, he made Malawi to be down after the big man Kamuzu, Bakili is the worst President we ever had so their marriage with DDP will end in death, Peter watch out. PP and MCP will make a perfect match after all PP has under it AFORD which will love to be in MCP because North doesnt like hate MCP and Central region.
Thats JB I know
Khalani konko musazabwerenso kuno. Mukakhala kuno kumakhala mipungwepungwe yopanda pake chifukwa mumalankhula zinthu zosokoneza.
Tazingobwera iwe Joyce. This is your home!
Get the gringo!
Let mamah be free and stop questioning her anything about her hom, i proud of her! Mamah! or even if you dont come you have freedom of duing so.
This the only thing expected of muthalikas. Too brutal. Why snatching security. Yes continue painting yourself black.
I have no doubt that this decision is totally illegal and can easily be challenged in a court of law. There is nowhere it says that when an ex president is outside she or he will not be provided with security and motorcade.
you started with CCTV now you have disarmed her security personnel,what do you want from JB?please leave her alone
I feel we already have alot problems in our country to concentrate on.
Jostling around ourselves will not take us anywhere.
These are small matters suggest we should concentrate on real issues.
Unless if there are really other matters that the Government knows and the general public doesn’t about the security threat or abuse of state vehicles and arms in the hands of the Former President.
Worry not madam the choice is yours, enjoy why is this dpp punic about you are u a doner that you can help them?????
Welcome JB
Its true that she doesnt a job here, even chipani chake chatha ngati makatani.
But truth of the matter is that she is afraid of being humiliated this time by being incacerated when Lutepo the fake patient will mention in court that she was the main cashgate beneficiary.
Azibambo akulu akulu kulimbana ndi mzimayi, osachita manyazi bwanji? Kulephera kumangoyendetsa boma lanuli koma mulimbane ndi mzimayi shaaa!!!!!! Leave mwanakazi alone just concentrate on running this govt better, yanjiru siyiswa ! Pa ujeni panu ………..!