Mutharika prays for unvengeful politics, accuses Joyce Banda of 5 assassination plots
President Peter Mutharika has asked his contenders in the watershed May 21 Tripartite Elections to be “peace-loving” and desist from “vengeful politics”, describing himself as a “peaceful” person.
Mutharika said in his inaugural remarks during the Presidential Prayer Breakfast held at the Kamuzu Palace in the capital, Lilongwe that he was committed to ensuring there was peace in the country.
“As a democrat, I don’t need to be persuaded for peace. I am peace-loving,” said Mutharika as he was the sole presidential candidate at the event as six other candidates had shunned the event as they already attended National Prayers and Signing of Peace Declaration by Presidential Candidates at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe organised by Public Affairs Committee (PAC) last Saturday which Mutharika did not attend as he travelled to the Northern Region for a series of campaign rallies
“In 2014 I survived five assassination of attempts, and my predecessor [Joyce Banda ] tried to cling over to power but I ensured peace,” said Mutharika.
He was apparently referring to remarks he has said before that tore apart his arrest on treason charges under the Joyce Banda administration as a “concoction and total rubbish” and further claimed an assassination attempt was made on his life while in police custody.
Mutharika was arrested alongside several Cabinet ministers – infamously known as Midnight 6 – for allegedly plotting to stop then estranged vice-president Joyce Banda from ascending to power. The case could not proceed when he won the elections due to his immunity.
He alleged that while in police custody at Lumbadzi Police Station, the party’s youth supporters foiled an assassination attempt after a doctor sent by the State House was apprehended by party supporters.
One of the organisers of the prayers, Apostle Madalitso Mbewe, founder of Calvary Family Church (CFC) said the prayers -held under the theme ‘Pursuing Peace and Development,’ were a tradition in the country.
“Since 1999, we have had these prayers as a tradition ahead of general elections. They are critical and important for the continued proliferation of peace in our country,” said Mbewe.
Mbewe ruled out talk by other presidential hopefuls who said they could not attend the prayers because Kamuzu Palace was not a neutral ground.
“I don’t know where we can find any other neutral place place than the State House. It is the safest place,” said Mbewe, known to be bankrolled by the governing DPP.
Mbewe also expressed disappointment with failure of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential aspirant, Lazarus Chakwera, saying it was unfortunate he had snubbed the prayers when he was one of the lead organisers before he entered frontline politics.
“He had always said these were important prayers,” said Mbewe.
In his homily, guest speaker Reverend Good Mshana, said “democracy must be augmented by sustainable peace and development.”
Commenting on scripture–derived from Romans 12:17-21–Mshana said peace was key to the success of any nation, and called for unity in diversity.
“God created difference and diversity but not conflict,” said Mshana.
The prayers were attended by 300 people from, among others, government departments and agencies, the religious and business community.
The six presidential candidates who did not turn up are the country’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima who is challenging his boss on the ticket of the newest political outfit UTM Party, Minister of Health and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Atupele Muluzi, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) torchbearer Lazarus Chakwera, Umodzi Party (UP) president John Chisi, Mbakuwaku Movement for Democracy (MMD) leader Peter Kuwani and Revelend Hardwick Kaliya (Independent).
The prayers were organised by several Christian churches, including Pentecostal Revival Crusade Ministries, Calvary Family Church, Charismatic Redeemed Ministries International, Malawi Assemblies of God and Living Waters Church.
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zoona a Joyce munkafuna kupha chofaifa. mukanangotenga nazo tsoka
Aiopera game adad akuopa kufinyidwa after the elections hahaaaaaaa
Very true, Chlima and Muthalika both should leave the stage. UTM is DPP 2
MCP is also PP in disguise. If 75% of the executive committee members are from PP it means PP is the main shareholder of MCP. So I can not vote for cash gate. UTM for government!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sindinawone mapemphero ovetsa chisoni ngati awa, wekhawekha bambo with fake pastors around you. Apostle Mbewe I had too much respect for you but now I know the real you. NDINU OKONDA Ndalama. Prov 1 v 10 says, My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. You have just been enticed bu a group of sinners and you consented shame on you Pastor Also remember what God said to Isaiah from Isa1 V 14 Your new moon and appointed feasts my soul hateth; they are trouble unto me (God), I am weary to hear them. and Verse 15 says And… Read more »
Koma Bwana Kadzanja ngomvetsa chisoni akuluakulu. looking for sympathisers……Five assassination attempts on him, really? nde ndi okhwima??? shupiti
This was just an illegitimate gathering of thieves with absolutely zero moral integrity. Look amakana even chilengedwe cha Mulungu,.
They claim amamupembeza. Koma onse amadaya sisi, palibe ali ndi natural hair. Mbewe, Ndovie, mbwana amene, etc all of them usually dye their hair. Palibe wa imvi. Kufunabe chinyamata and prosperity. Gospel of MONEY & PROSPERITY
Mbava zenizeni, kusafuna kukalamba
We should not judge becoz you never know which prayer has been recieved by God – let’s go into the Bible the very same scenario happened with Cain & Abel in the garden of Eden – The sacrifice of Abel went straight into the hands of God and was well recieved but the sacrifice of his brother CAIN did not go straight and was not recieved – Now fellow Malawians I would like to say this once again LET’S not judge each other it’s only GOD who knows us best and he knows our future. Listen to this fellow Malawians… Read more »
O Phiri mwavala lerotu. Tidayiwonabe. Si private ayi Iwe ndi galu no difference. Porno star wa dpp. You reminded us of a Librarian minister who was fired. Nkhalamba imakutuma.
I have forgotten my comment. Give me 10 days to recollect my……….thought. I mean vote.
Kodi guys, m’gwala wa ben Phiri uja sindinauone bwinobwino. Mwati anapita ku m’dulidwe ameneyu? Gaga wa anthu owondatu amanunkha kwabasi