By Staff Reporter
Suleman Chitera has urged President Arthur Peter Mutharika not to be swayed or distracted by a growing wave of press briefings being held by individuals claiming to be human rights activists and opposition political figures, particularly from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), alleging that many of them are driven by personal and political interests rather than genuine public representation.
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Chitera argues that much of what is being presented in public press briefings under the banner of activism and political accountability is, in his view, increasingly being used as a platform for self-promotion and political positioning rather than addressing the real struggles faced by ordinary Malawians.
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According to him, the current political communication environment has been polluted by actors who use media briefings to advance individual agendas instead of contributing meaningfully to national development debates
“This is not about human rights or representing the people. In many cases, what we are seeing are political statements designed to serve personal and party interests, not the suffering of ordinary citizens,” Chitera said.
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He further emphasized that Malawi’s political discourse should be centered on unity, development, and practical solutions to economic and social challenges, rather than constant public confrontation and political blame games that do not improve people’s lives.
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Chitera has therefore called on political leaders, activists, and commentators to exercise responsibility and integrity when engaging the public, stressing that Malawi needs leadership and voices that prioritize national interest over personal gain.
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He also warned that continued misuse of press briefings for political theatrics risks weakening public trust in both political institutions and civil society voices, urging a return to issue-based engagement that benefits all Malawians.
