Malawians Urged to Demand Accountability and Leadership Change in Tomorrow’s Demonstrations

By Twink Jones Gadama

The Tokhatokha Brand Initiative has called upon all Malawians to join hands in demanding accountability and leadership change in tomorrow’s demonstrations, scheduled to take place in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi.

According to a press release issued by the Tokhatokha Brand Initiative, the demonstrations are aimed at addressing the current crisis facing the nation, which includes the failure of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson to uphold the integrity of democratic processes, the inefficiencies of the National Registration Bureau (NRB) CEO, and the ongoing fuel shortages that are crippling the economy.

“We cannot sit idle while poor leadership continues to ruin our country,” said Gerald White, Chairperson of the Tokhatokha Brand Initiative. “It is time for decisive action to restore accountability and integrity to public institutions.”

The Tokhatokha Brand Initiative has endorsed the CDED-organized demonstrations, which are expected to take place tomorrow, November 25, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the capital city of Lilongwe.

The initiative has called upon all patriotic Malawians to participate in the demonstrations peacefully and lawfully, to stand united in demanding better leadership and solutions to the country’s pressing challenges, and to amplify their voices by sharing the message of accountability across communities and platforms.

The demonstrations come at a time when Malawi is facing numerous challenges, including a fuel crisis that has been ongoing for several months.

The crisis has resulted in fuel shortages, which have had a devastating impact on the economy, disrupting livelihoods and causing untold suffering to ordinary Malawians.

The MEC Chairperson has also come under fire for failing to uphold the integrity of democratic processes, which has eroded public confidence in electoral systems.

The NRB CEO has also been criticized for overseeing inefficiencies that have frustrated the delivery of crucial public services.

The Tokhatokha Brand Initiative has demanded the immediate resignation of the MEC Chairperson and the NRB CEO, as well as a clear and transparent government plan to resolve the fuel crisis and prevent future shortages.

“We urge every patriotic Malawian to join us in demanding accountability and leadership change,” said White. “Together, we can make a difference and build a better Malawi.”

The demonstrations are expected to be peaceful and lawful, with participants urged to avoid any form of violence or destruction of property.

In recent years, Malawi has seen several demonstrations and protests, with citizens demanding better leadership and solutions to the country’s pressing challenges.

In 2018, opposition supporters protested in Lilongwe, demanding the resignation of President Peter Mutharika.

In 2024, traders protested in Lilongwe against the Malawi Revenue Authority’s implementation of tax stamps.

The Tokhatokha Brand Initiative’s call to action is a clear indication that Malawians are no longer willing to tolerate poor leadership and are demanding accountability and change.

As the demonstrations are expected to take place tomorrow, all eyes will be on Lilongwe, with citizens, civil society organizations, and the international community watching with keen interest.

Will the demonstrations achieve their intended goal of demanding accountability and leadership change?

Malawians are no longer willing to sit idle while poor leadership continues to ruin their country