HRDC  deny plot to overthrow Malawi government

July 7, 2019 Nyasa Times 18 Comments

Civil society organisations (CSOs) under the banner of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have denied that the protests they are organising are meant to overthrow the government.

HRDC Chairperson, Timothy Mtambo (L), Vice Chairperson, Gift Trapence (C) and member Luke Tembo: The protest are done to force Ansah to resign

President Peter Mutharika on Saturday condemned over the disputed result of a May vote saying organisers wanted to turn the country into a “lawless society”.

HRDC  vice chairman Gift Trapence said the president’s statement is “misplaced because these protests are not targeted to overthrow the government”.

Said Traoence: “We are not attacking the government… and no one wants to overthrow the government.

“These peaceful demonstrations are being done to force Jane Ansah to resign.”

Malawi has seen nearly two months of protests by demonstrators who dismiss the election as fraudulent and demand the resignation of Ansah.

Opposition leaders claim correction fluid was used on some results sheets and have lodged cases in court.

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