By Twink Jones Gadama
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued a scathing statement condemning the Chakwera regime’s “tyranny” and “intimidation” of opposition leaders. In a press release dated January 5, 2025, the DPP strongly denounced the ongoing arrests and harassment of its leaders, labeling the actions as “unacceptable” and “exposing the incompetence of this government.”
According to the DPP, the recent incident involving Honorable Chisale, where armed police in plain clothes descended on him at Blantyre Shoprite Mall, despite his prior visit to the Police headquarters, is a clear display of the “inhumane and unprofessional behavior” of the Malawi Police. The party expressed concern over the disregard for the rule of law, emphasizing that arrests should only be made with a valid warrant.
The DPP also highlighted the case of Honorable Namalomba, who was threatened with arrest while attending his aunt’s funeral, simply for excusing himself to attend a meeting with the Police. Other leaders, such as Hon Sameer Suleman and Hon Joseph Mwanamvekha, have faced similar intimidation and threats.
The party asserted that these acts of political intimidation and threats must stop, emphasizing that the Chakwera Government has failed in all aspects. The DPP stated that the people of Malawi are suffering from poverty, hunger, and the rising cost of basic necessities due to the “incompetent and corrupt government.”
The DPP accused the Chakwera administration of prioritizing personal interests through nepotism and fraud, adding that the government is aware that its time in power is limited. The party claimed that the government has lost the trust and support of the Malawian people and is seeking to silence all opposing and dissenting voices.
The statement concluded with a defiant tone, emphasizing that the DPP will continue to fight against the “clueless, incompetent, corrupt, nepotistic, cruel and oppressive government.” The party reiterated its commitment to liberating the people of Malawi from the Chakwera regime.
The DPP’s statement comes amid growing tensions between the opposition party and the ruling Tonse Alliance government. The development has sparked concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in Malawi.
In a related development, the DPP has been accused by some quarters of being responsible for the failures of the Tonse Alliance regime ¹. However, the DPP has maintained that it is the Chakwera administration’s incompetence and corruption that are to blame for the country’s woes.
Meanwhile Police have arrested Joseph Mwanamveka,Sameer Suleiman and other senior DPP officials according to Lawyer Kalekeni Kaphale.
