General Nundwe says Malawi army prepared ‘to defend sovereignty’ and citizens as Constitution order

August 22, 2019 Osman Faiti - Nyasa Times 53 Comments

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Vincent Nundwe has the military will highly vigilant protect the sovereignty of the Republic and its citizens according to the Constitution.

General Nundwe:  MDF role number one is protection of the sovereignty of Malawi and again protection of its citizens

The Commander  has made the comments  amid on-going electoral disputes with  President Peter Mutharika directive that MDF and Police should  stop  demonstrations organised by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)  scheduled to take place in the country’s airports and borders from 26-30 August 2019.

Nundwe, the 13th army commander, said the MDF will continue discharging its duties according to the supreme laws of the country – the Constitution.

“As a professional we have been told how to deal with the current situation.  Primarily  Malawi Defence Force role number one is protection of the sovereignty of Malawi and again protection of its citizens,” said Nundwe.

President  Mutharika said during the commissioning of the MDF ships in Malindi, Mangochi,  that the demonstrations by HRDC,  supported by opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM are not about elections anymore but rather they are about usurping power from him.

He said HRDC, MCP and UTM are “waging war on the country and it’s treasonous.”

The President ordered the military and police I to protect the borders “with all the necessary force.”

But General Nundwe said: “I have always said as professional I have to apply what is in the Constitution and is to protect the citizens of Malawi.”

Nundwe  was appointed  commander of MDF and promotion from Lieutenant General to the rank of General on June 20 2019. He replaced General Griffin Spoon Phiri who was appointed national security adviser.

President  Mutharika said the border disruption agenda is a plot to disable the  national security at the border, allow enemies of the country enter the country unimpeded and to disrupt Malawi’s national interests at the borders.

He said MDF was established to:

▪ Protect Malawi from external forces;

▪ Maintain the Constitution order of Malawi; and

▪ Assist civil authorities in maintenance of law and order.

Mutharika has since called on the HRDC and its supporters to “deeply reflect” on their intention to cause mayhem at the borders.

“Border disturbance is an act of aggression against Malawi and its citizens,” said Mutharika.

However, HRDC’s Vie Chairperson, Gift Trapence said HRDC is non-political and is not influenced by any interests other than the best interests of Malawians.

“If Mutharika wants to declare state of emergency, he should follow due process. HRDC will not sit down and watch people’s rights being curtailed. We will seek legal redress to such decrees and impunity until Jane Ansah resigns. The president should know that,” Trapence said.

The MDF has been pivotal in shoring up efforts by Malawi Police Service (MPS) in maintaining law and order during a series of ongoing post-election demonstrations nationwide.

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53 replies on “General Nundwe says Malawi army prepared ‘to defend sovereignty’ and citizens as Constitution order”

  2. Citizens means All citizens. Are some of you already taking sides on who is a citizen of Malawi? Both protesters and non-protestors are citizens of Malawi. The General knows this. He will protect Malawi citizens. period. He has worked on International missions and he knows the definition of a Malawi citizen. Dont forget the army is full of people from the whole country. Why do people think they should bring their regional mentality to everything. Just because someone comes from a specific region, does not mean that they have to do their work the way you think. This thinking is what will kill Malawi. read, the General is saying as a professional-this doesn’t mean because he is coming from the north then one team should fill they are more citizens than others. This is the same nepotism people blame DPP of.

  4. Mnyero wako Pitala. Mikono yopotokayo ubwera tizayipotokole. Getrude mbuzi nkhope ngati wadzola phulusa. Dausi ukhalira yowaula ma galimoto a Opposition. A pumbwa inu mwatha

  8. Bravo General Nundwe.You deserve the Head of the Malawi Armed Forces,We Malawians in diaspora,congratulate General Nundwe for his determined position in defending the rights of the Malawian people as the Constitution stipulates.The people of Malawi have undergone 54 years of slavery and political buffoons and now time has come to demonstrate to the world that Malawians are normal people like others.What Malawians are going through today,is luck of leadership to demonstrate accountability and trust.Peter and his late brother Bingu have thrown our country under the bus through corruption and tribalism.These two rats came to Malawi to enrich themselves through devastating corruption and theft which they have carried with brutality and unwavering instincts.Many countries in Africa call us cowards,but,the recent shaw of determination to redeem themselves from the Muthalika quagmire has proved that we can liberate ourselves from oppresion.Our brothers in Zimbabwe used to call us MABWIDI and TANZANIANS called us WASHENZI,which means FOOLS but,the recent encounter with the Muthalika puerile regime,our African brothers and the international nationalities are now convinced that we can stand for our rights.LONG LIVE MALAWIANS and ALUTA CONTINUA.

  12. Nundwe and his men in uniform are there to protect citizens and not kill them, Viva Nundwe viva!!!!!!!
    Shame on Dausi and Muntharika for your evil set up( plan) to kill innocent Malawians. Nundwe and his men in uniform are ready to kick DPP Cadets , Dausi and you Muntharika.

    Don’t dare to send them on our mission to shut down the boarders otherwise expect panel beating .

  13. Eyetu bwanawa ayankhura mwanzeru tchito yawo ndi kutiteteza Ife nzika mwanjira ina iliyose kuphatikizapo Kwa asogoleri oponderenza ,kusunginsa lamuro kwanzikazake , kutiteteza Kwa adani ochokera kunja kwanziko meaning kuti ma demo siolesedwa ndigawo limonzi lomwe bwanawa ndi anyamata awo angakhare akuwateteza Viva General Nudwe💪🙏🇲🇼

    1. kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk he is sober man. Koma mutha kungowaponyera ya chopereka sunday ino ku airtel or mpamba wawo basi hahahahahahahaha

  17. Wanyanayo mpandamanotu spa,unenaso chani nanga rather than to have said Jane Ansa to resign or being fired by yourself,kutsimukiza kuti chisankho munabera inuso mukonzeke.

  20. Mazgo ndiwo awo,proffessionalism,when executing our duties should be our supreme factor,naluta ine,

  22. Almighty God sent us General Nundwe for justice in Malawi.HRDC emphasises that it is organising Peaceful Demonstrations and alert Police to arrest any violent Demonstrators to ensure Peaceful Demonstrations.In my view, MDF General Nundwe insists that he is there to protect Malawians and Leaders of this country in accordance with the Constitution.No one is above the Law and this means that we have to obey and respect the Law of this Country.Since malawi is now a democratic Country, Malawians have Power to Criticise the Leadership when necessary and this take place through Demonstrations.Thank you Almighty God for giving us this man called ‘Nundwe’, may God keep him BLESSED all the time.This man (Nundwe) would serve Malawians to satisfaction if he was a Head of State.

  23. Yes very true General Nundwe. DPP don’t use MDF for your own agendas. DPP is known with kuba, kupha, kukondera ndi kusankhana mitundu. If we are to rate these Parties, DPP is the party that has killed a lot of people in Malawi.

  24. That is good and professional General, armies shouldnt be usrd to oppress citizens. The book of law and constitution is there! No fear sir your office is also highly respected. Army is not police, Police should deal with those damaging properties as we protesters have nothing to do withe rooting all we need is to be head and have our rights back not that just because he is the president then he should abuse us! Time is over and we are tired cant wait any longer. I salute you sir because of your professionalism!

  26. Thumbs up for our Commander General Vincent Nundwe. Malawi is seeking for justice to prevail, and yet the Tippex President want MDF to kill the citizens… Shame!

  27. I DONT MIND IF NUNDWE BECOMES OUR PRESIDENT….MAN OF HIS INTEGRITY.

    MUIMANSO BWANA, APM NKACHANI? AMVE PAIN, MUSAMPATSE MADZI AKOMOKE

  28. I request Nchilima to be at Songwe boarder while Chakwera be at Chapananga boarder Trapense be at Muloza boarder in mulanje then Mtambo be at Tsangano boarder Sembereka be at Dedza boarder or Lizulu boarder to be crashed there and don’t bring their dead bodies for burial

  30. Well said Nundrwe. That’s what we have been waiting for all these days. These thugs must be crashed to ashes. They have conivived with guarrlila fighters to distabalise our peace and economy.
    Iam very upset.
    NEXT TIME IF ALL FAILS,there should be no option but just to shoot the organizers

    1. Namatetule pamtumbo pako wamva, ukulankhula ngati uli kuchimbuzi kuti mwina m’mimba mukukuvuta bwanji?.Dzikoli silaamako kapena mutharika wamva?.Ukuona ngati Millitary angamailamulire mopusa ngati Police? Ukufuna anthu enanso akaphedwe ngati m’mene anachitira BINGU MUJA?.

    1. Yes the guy is ugly just like his late brother bingu, though at least his brother had teeth.

  33. Wina ndi constitutional lawyer koma sakutsatira lamalumulo ndiye akumuudza mnzake amene kolingana ndi malamulo ndi udindo wa ntchito ndikuonetsetsa kuti akugwira ntchito yakeyo potsata malamulo ndiye tione kuti wa mamphamvu ndani lamulo kapena mphamvu za udindo.

  34. maudindowa zimavuta kuti ndikatele mwina kukabwela president wina azandichotsa koma bwana genenal akunena chilungamo malamulo akutelo kuti ma dem sioletsedwa so lets wait and see what will happenie then

  39. To protect Malawi from external aggression, Thugs and Saboteurs who are bent to destroy the peace of this country. Remember Rwanda was destroyed by tribalists. So the Army has a responsibility to act within its Mandate to protect the peace loving Malawians. Attacking a Border is deemed to be an external aggression. Those people, working for the Airports being used to assist the HRDC must be arrested and terminated after following the Courts procedures. News coming out is that, some Civil Aviation and Fire Dept employees are conniving with HRDC to aid and assist them in paralysing the Airport at KIA

    3. IN A DEMOCRACY, THE CITIZENS OWN THE GOVERNMENT,
      INTIMIDATIONS ARE THE SCARE TACTICS OF A DICTATOR, FEELING INSECURE.
      THE PEOPLE OF MALAWI HAD ALLOWED TO BE RULED BY A DICTATOR-KAMUZU BANDA.
      THE PEOPLE OF MALAWI SHALL RESIST THE DICTATORIAL TENDANCES OF ANY LEADER
      A PRESIDENT IN A DEMOCRACY IS EMPLOYED BY THE PEOPLE.

      UNTILL THE COURT FINALLY DECIDES ON THIS CASE OUR EMPLOYEE MAY BE JUST ACTING

      DEMOCRACY, GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE

      MALAWI IS BIGGER THAN A TRIBE OR CLAN
      GOD BLESS MALAWI

      1. THE INDIPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT HAS OPENED UP A CAN OF WORMS.
        TOO MUCH ALTERATIONS WITH TIPPEX
        TIPEX DOES NOT ERASE BUT HIDES THE ORIGINAL FIGURES
        A RUBBER ERASER REMOVES COMPLETELY DETAIL FROM PAPER
        AS FOR TIPPEX , IT HIDES WHAT WAS INITIALLY RECORDED
        INSULTS TO AUDITORS AMOUNTS TO INTMIDATION TO AUDITORS
        SO AUDITORS WERE INTIMIDATED?????

    4. Understand the qoate ” we have been told how to deal with the situation”. Who has told him? The answer, The president. Then becarefull on the border issue its paramount to security of Malawi and dont expect the Army to be compromised on that.

      1. You need to understand , he is talking about the constitution not TIPEX President kkkkkkkk read again

        1. We are sailing in the same boat whatever happens we will all suffer including you the oppositions.You better think twice on borders demostrations.

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