Undule says Malawi cannot continue harassing and demonizing Prophet Bushiri, his family: ‘Let child go for specialized medical attention’
Veteran governance, human rights and public policy expert, Undule Mwakasungula, has asked the renowned Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and the Malawi Police Service to consider engaging in dialogue to resolve issues surrounding the decision by the government to block Bushiri’s critically ill daughter from travelling abroad to seek specialized medical attention.
Bushiri’s daughter was scheduled to fly to Kenya last week where she was scheduled to access treatment for her sickness. However, the police at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) refused her and her guardians exit on unexplained reasons.
People from diverse professions and careers have reacted angrily to the decision by the Malawi Police Service to block the innocent child from travelling abroad to seek medical assistance.
And in an interview with Nyasa Times, Mwakasungula said refusing the daughter to seek medical help outside the country is a violation of her right to medical treatment of her choice.
His sentiments came barely hours after Freedom of Worship Association of Malawi (FOWAM) president Prophet David Mbewe warned that Malawi would be courting the wrath of God if the government continued blocking the child from travelling to Kenya.
Mwakasungula emphasized that the State has the obligation to support the right to health of Prophet Bushiri’s daughter regardless of the issues affecting the father.
“First and foremost it is important to promote and protect the rights of every Malawian including those of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and family whether he is facing charges or not. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is innocent until proven guilty, he and his family must enjoy their fundamental human rights and freedoms without any hindrance as per our Constitution,” he said.
“I am therefore calling upon our Government and Prophet Shepherd Bushiri to engage so that issues surrounding the daughter’s treatment abroad can be resolved.This also can be an opportunity for government to listen to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri side of his story. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is a Malawian citizen who needs full protection and support from government, looking at what he is doing and done for this country in terms boosting our economy and his numerous humanitarian works,” added Mwakasungula.
He said Malawi cannot continue harassing and demonizing Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, his family and his ministry, stressing that Bushiri is an asset to Malawi and globally and this is evidenced by his huge investments and millions of his members and followers.
We know that there are issues between Bushiri and the Government of Malawi and personally His Excellence the President of the Republic but our President is a Church goer and even to God and let him leave those matters and concentrate whatever he is currently doing for his people. Leave everything in the hands of God as this battle is not for you but God. People will never appreciate of your good work and let the daughter of Bushiri go and attend medical attention.
Let us leave Bushiri alone and for God to Judge him if he is true Man of God. Its God to judge not us. The problem of this nation is Sanje basi, kaduka…which is a spirit of witchcraft to me. if the heard the child died they would celebrate. thats malawi who love to hear bad news only and not wish others well. if Bushiri is a bad man of God why not pray for him to repent , thats our role if we see ourselves Holy than Bushiri. No a malawi mwaojeza you are hypocrites… ana a satana, you… Read more »
Very very true
It is good that there has been an agreement now. Engagement is the most right way as proposed by Undule than the court orders. Thank you undule for your indulgence. it just needs wisdom and boldness to tell the truth.
EVERYTHING FOR A MAN OF GOD SUFFERS VIOLENCE INDEED. IT IS A FIGHT. THANK YOU UDK FOR A BOLD STATEMENT..
This is powerful Sir see the fruits the govt has now allowed the child to go. devil is a lier..
That chap claims to be a Prophet of God. Let his God heal the child. He claims to pray for people to get cured. Why can’t he pray for his child.
Let the innocent kid go and seek medical attention , we have seen alot of people who eat alot of money for poor Malawian like the former president Bakiri muluzi going out each and every year to seek medical attention while there cases are still in court of law so wht is wrong with these young kids
It’s a pity mr criminal prophet wants to lie about a child sickness for his desire to bolt
Thank you for your indulgence UDK…court orders not necessary but engagement as you have proposed. This is Gods wisdoms