Mutharika, Chakwera clash in Mangochi: MCP defiant, to go ahead with whistle-stop tours

November 30, 2018 Owen Khamula - Nyasa Times 27 Comments

Main opposition, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it will go ahead with its planned whistle stop tours and a rally in Mangochi on Saturday although the District Commissioner has advised the party to put it on hold.

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The District Commissioner wrote the party on Thursday to put the whistle stop tours and the rally in Monkey Bay on hold because President Peter Mutharika would be using the same route for his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) whistle stop tours as well.

But MCP publicity secretary Maurice Munthali said the party applied for the political activity long ago before Mutharika.

“We followed all the procedures, we complied with the law and we will go ahead with the whistle stop tours and the rally in Monkey Bay,” he said.

Munthali said Mutharika would be responsible if violence erupts between supporters of the DPP and MCP.

President Mutharika would be on the whistle stop tours on his way to Zomba where he will be guest of honour at a DPP eastern region fundraising event at Zomba State Lodge.

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27 replies on “Mutharika, Chakwera clash in Mangochi: MCP defiant, to go ahead with whistle-stop tours”

  1. How can somebody use Monkey-Bay as whistle stop over whereby he is going to Zomba?Thats total stupidity type politics this Mutharika is showing here.I for one am from Monkey-Bay,Zomba is too far from this area.He just want to create a tension.Its high time for us to vote him out because he is not a man of peace but violence

  2. Wopita ku Zomba azikataniko ku Monkey Bay. Why should he take such along trip to go through Monkey Bay and mangochi? Ntopola basi.

  3. Malawians: who calls the shots on peace and security matters in this country? Malawi Police or MCP?
    Our Police play an important role to minimize friction and conflict, including internecine conflicts, especially during charged political gatherings. And, so, MCP would be advised to heed the Police advice; or take responsibility for injuries, and destruction of property. And pay compensation.
    How does MCP not get the point that APM is not a dictator, but being citizen number one in this country, he actually does supersede oChakwera whether he likes it or not?
    Or, is this defiance on the part of MCP to show a newly grown backbone in rejuvenated oChakwera?

  4. Koma Mutharika akukhala ngati munthu osaphunzila ndithu. Kufuna ndewutu uku, aaah mukukhala ngati mwana wa zaka 5 bwanji? Mukunjenjemelatu ndi MCP inu eti…

  5. Both are in the wrong, why all this fuss when you are both fighting for second place? Just hold a joint rally.

  8. Nkhalamba yokubayi itivuta. Typical of nkhalamba stubbornness as they approach the gates to hell or heavens. Our thieving nkhalamba is surely going to hell for stealing from the poor. Had it been in Saudi Arabia dzanja lotha Kalelo tidakatseteka.

  9. KOMA GUYS ZINAZI TIYENI TIZIPHUZILA MOMWE ANTHU AZUNGU AMAPANGILA PLEASE COZ IZI NDI NDEWO APAPA WINA NDITHU AKAVULARA INUSO A DC UZA ANTHU BWINOBWINO KUTI OYAMBA NDI AWA OSATI POTI MWINA AWA NDIOLAMULIRA SATELO MCHIFUKWA CHAKE BOMA LIKASITHA MUMAVA KUWAWA INU OSAGIDWILA NDALE PLEASE PANGANI CHILUNGAMO ANTHU ASAVULALE KUMENEKO ANTHU ADZTI NDI A DC BASI KAYA ZANU IZO INE NDANGODUTSAMO KOMA ZIPANGANI CHILUNGAMO NGATI ANTHU OOPA CHAUTA PLEASE

  10. there is no prblem ….MCP must do the rallies and everywhere and at any time… they have the nation’s blessing

  15. Ralph Jooma akunjenjemela ndi Kongelesi ku Monkeybay.How does Maliseche’s luncheon at Zomba state house affect MCP rally far away in monkeybay???

    1. Jooma is a very stupid and criminal, part of the cashgate. How did he suddenly after becoming an MP, afford to build a multi-million kwacha compound?
      Jooma, if you read, we are watching you, bro. Monkey Bay is ours. We are far away, but we will take be back…so if you keep stealing and don’t do anything to improve the lives of your constituents , we will take all what you have been stealing from us. Please mark these words. You need to change. Now.

  17. Mr Maurice Munthali, why were you applying to the DC then for permission? Inutu, ku opposition ko mudakakhala kobe because MCP will never ever rule Malawi again. Never!

    1. MCP should show maturity here. They made an application that could be granted or denied. This is posturing for nothing.

      1. MCP had already sought permission and DC gave a go ahead. Only DPP came and put pressure on DC. DPP is under pressure. They want to victimize an innocent DC.

  18. Kodi a DPP akuopa chiyani, kunjenjemera bwanji? Each time anzao akakonza rally iwo amakozanso activity yao pafupi why? Rev. Munthali is right, any violence, mutharika will shoulder it, dzikoli ndi latonse!!

  20. Our leaders must lead by great example. Avoid violence at all cost. Everybody now know who and what to vote for come 21 May, 2019. Please promote peace and avoid hate speeches. God bless Malawi

  21. Not very good for the country. One must bow down please. If MCP applied for this long time ago, allow them to proceed. DPP is in the habit of sabotage other peoples’ procedural arrangements.

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