Chilima condemns Police teargas on electoral protests
Former Vice President Saulos Chilima has condemned the use of teargas and excessive force on demonstrators against the results of the irregularities infested May 21 elections.
Malawi Police used teargas to disperse demonstrators, mainly supporters of Malawi Congress party (MCP) in Lilongwe on Thursday and even threw teargas canisters in the MCP building where its president Lazarus Chakwera was having a meeting with outgoing American Ambassador Virginia Palmer.
“You cannot use teargas on the people who are paying tax to buy that teargas. This is uncalled for. People have a right to demonstrate and all you need to do is protect them not fire teargas at them,” said Chilima.
He, however, condemned the violence being perpetrated by the demonstrators.
“Violence will not build us. We will all be poorer for it,” said Chilima.
He added,“We must all be angry at the fraud committed against the nation. But let us not direct our anger towards the wrong direction thereby contributing to the further deterioration of the already miserable lives of Malawians.”
Chilima said Malawians must seek truth and justice in the only institution mandated by the Republican Constitution to adjudicate over electoral disputes in an independent and impartial manner.
“Let us, if we can, store that anger as we shall soon unleash it to lawfully defeat the evil forces that keep holding back this country,” he said.
Chilima said the regime “ shall continue to use any means, mostly criminal, to remain in power. But their days are truly numbered and they know it.”
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Chilima has nothing to offer. He is another frustrated politician. Akungothandidza a mfumu kuledzera basi. Akagwere uko ndi kachipani kake ka mp 4. Ngati iye ali dolo wapeza bwanji ma mp 4? A Malawi anamukana kkkkk. Kuzitukumula ngati finye basi. Mukanakhala a dolo a Chilima bwenzi muli ku parliament mukudikira 2024 kuti muzalepherenso. Pano inu ndi ine tizimvera zakunyumba ya malamulo pa zodiak tili pakhonde. Anzanu akutsitsa mfundo zomanga dziko ku parliament inu muzingotokota mu nyumba zofalitsa nkhani. Muzimvere chisoni ndikuzikweza kwanuko. Munyenyeka mlomo ngati nkhumba muona.
Kodi awa alipobe? Ayambatu kutuwa. Motoo Buu….wamapesi.
So you mean lawlessness must prevail because the culprits are paying taxes Nonsense!
Well done leader for speaking up, you’re the only word of reason. People are always eager to hear from you cos you’re the only hope for the Nation, above all there is God yes but as far as leadership is concerned you’re the ONLY hope some can deny it but inside their hearts they know it. The wicked regime must indeed fall in a constitutional way. Why having fraudsters, as leaders???
mumafuna kuti apolisi azingosisita zimbalangondo zanuzo poti mukuti teargas ndi excessive force. Achilima kuluza kwakupangisani kuti musiye kuganizatu.
Shame brother ma cadets amamenya anthu mumene akufunira opanda kuwathira teargas
Our police in Malawi are far too heavy handed. Don’t they know how to keep the peace without having to have recourse to tear gas and rubber bullets. They are dealing with their fellow citizens who are paying their salaries through their taxes. They are certainly not the sole bodyguards of the DPP.
kodi bwanaChilima, suja mumati sangakuberni- that you are the masterthief?. zatani nanga?