Mutharika warns people against politicizing killing of people with albinism

President Peter Mutharika has warned people in the country who are politicizing the killings of people with albinism,  saying the fight against the albino killings is not a one man show.

President Mutharika says  politicising the matter will not solve the problem.
DPP supporters in Chilobwe during Muarika’s whistle-stop tour of Blantyre
DPP supporters in Chilobwe during Muarika’s whistle-stop tour of Blantyre

He said this in Bangwe on Sunday during a whistle stop tour he conducted in Blantyre starting with Nancholi, Zingwangwa, Chilobwe, Manje and Limbe before concluding in Bangwe.

Mutharika pointed out that the issue of albino killings happening in the country is not something that some quarters should use to advance their interest.

“The fight against albino killings requires joint efforts from churches, chiefs, enforcement agencies among others and it is not a one man show. As government we are equally concerned with the issue.

“The matter is very sensitive and at all cost people should avoid politicizing it. Let me assure all people in the country that my government will continue to offer protection to people with albinism,” he added.

Mutharika has since promised to build a new market and good road networks in Bangwe Township that can facilitate trade in the township, saying the mentioned issues are pillar in driving trade.

Minister of Homeland Security, Nicholas Dausi revealed that investigations are showing that relatives are connected to the killings of albinos in the country.

He said the current government would leave no stone unturned but to arrest all suspects connected with albino killings adding justice would prevail sooner or later.

The Minister said that, “The way albino killings are happening in this country is questionable because it seems many relatives are having a hand in one way or the other. My appeal to all stakeholders including other politicians is that please let us avoid politicizing the issue of albinism killings.

“Government is doing all it can to protect these people and let me say that like any case of albino killing, Nkhatabay and Karonga incidences are also being treated seriously and all perpetrators will be brought to book.”

There have been series of bloody attacks on people with albinism in the country, which have seen some victims lose lives while others have suffered serious deformities at the hands of ill-minded people who believe they can make a fortune out of the victims’ body parts.

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Concerned citizen
5 years ago

The death sentence must be carried out for all individuals involved in the killings of our brothers and sisters.

Especially these so called priests. Hang them. Anything less is a mockery to the nation.

Ndatopa
Ndatopa
5 years ago

Great photo op, the roof of the house behind the biggest Pumbwa speaks volumes about the state of development! We should show this to the world …….”development under the dynamic leadership of Mr Maliseche”

Tizanka
Tizanka
5 years ago

Malawians will burn this country to the ground just to spite APM that’s how low IQ some folks are

Citizen
Citizen
5 years ago
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@ Tizinka

You don’t know how much damage this man is causing to our country because your brain is clouded with blind loyalty. Surely you don’t expect us to just fold our arms while Mutharika is messing up the only country God gave us. That will amount to transgression

Gerald
Gerald
5 years ago

Chitsilu ichi annoys me eeesh! Very useless and incompetent.. Mangazi a ma albino akuphedwawa Ali manja mwako Peter. As Commander in Chief you have allowed a genocide to be committed on our albino brothers and sisters while you are just sitting mphwii, feasting and farting. In civilised countries you would have been forced to resign due to failure of duty.. yet at nearly 90 years old you want to run for presidency again REALLY? That hand of yours That you are now moving like a robot is God punishing you right hear on earth because of you selfish, heartless, corrupt… Read more »

Gertrude
Gertrude
5 years ago

Nobody is politicizing it, it’s a cry out for help coz you have done nothing about it

Namaseko
Namaseko
5 years ago

Shaaaaaaaaaaa ! Look at the roof of the house behind Mr Maliseche that is in Blantyre city and you call that development??? Are you blind???

Maliseche
Maliseche
5 years ago

Kodi what is wrong with Mr Maliseches arms, they just look disproportionate with the rest of his body, shorter and smaller……..just asking kikikikikikkikiki

BigMan
BigMan
5 years ago

Thats the problem with old age, who are you to warn people about expressing their views? Empty threats and ampty promises about transforming the country to level of Singapore in 5 years basi. Signs of poor leadership.

guy jobo
guy jobo
5 years ago

What about Cadets and Ana a Dad .i thought you would comment on terror other than written statement.

mulokhowalomwe@gmail.com
5 years ago

yambani ndiNU Bwana kuSAtuma anthu if U may recall during UDF REGIME PPLE WERE KILLED IN CZ BUT WHEN BINGU CAME THINGS STOPPED ON THE SAME SPOT WHY U AKUMANGWETU GAME NDI YANU IYI NO KUTIPUSI CHAAA

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