Comrade Imraan jumbe
There is an African proverb: “The axe forgets, but the tree remembers.” Today, it seems the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has forgotten the roots that brought them to power: the spirit of democracy and the will of the people.
Our forefathers fought relentlessly to secure the freedoms we cherish today, yet now, we find ourselves once again defending our democracy against the shadows of intimidation and violence.
The MCP must remember that they are in power because of the very democracy they now seek to stifle.
Another saying reminds us: “A river that forgets its source will dry up.” MCP must not forget that the power it enjoys today is granted by the people, not through weapons, knives, or the fear it seems eager to spread.
The recent demonstrations marred by violence reveal that MCP is willing to use intimidation to suppress the people’s voices.
This is a betrayal of democracy’s essence, showing the party itself as an enemy of the very freedom that led to its rise.
“The foot that steps on a thorn knows where it hurts,” and Malawians understand the sting of losing freedoms.
The world is watching Malawi closely, bearing witness to the knives and pangas that MCP sends into the streets to threaten the voice of the people.
This violent repression is not only a stain on the party’s honor but a direct challenge to Malawi’s democracy.
An ancient proverb says, “One who thinks his mother is the best cook has not tasted beyond his home.”
Perhaps MCP has grown comfortable, forgetting that their power can be taken by the same democracy that gave it to them.
Let them remember: democracy is not a gift; it is a right, earned through sacrifice and struggle. And no amount of force will snatch away the people’s will.
“When the people say enough is enough, no spear or sword can silence their voice.” Today, we open a new chapter of resistance—not to seek war, but to reclaim peace, unity, and justice it is very unfortunate that MCP is always on the wrong side of history an enemy of democracy history is the best teacher.
We are geared to the new chapter of the struggle and is not just a fight against MCP; it is a fight for Malawi, for our ancestors’ dream, and for the future we owe to generations to come.
Let it be known, “A thousand flies cannot lift a stone.” We stand firm in our commitment to democracy, in our determination to protect this land from the chaos and anarchy that unchecked power brings.
Malawi is our motherland—there is no other, and we will not allow it to be turned into a playground for violence and oppression.
To the MCP, let this serve as a warning: “Even a log that sits in the river for a long time cannot become a crocodile
Power may seem permanent, but it is only borrowed. The true power rests with the people, and no amount of fear or intimidation can take that away.
let us remember: democracy is our legacy, a flame that no one has the right to extinguish.
This is a call to rise with wisdom, strength, and unity, for “The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.” The world is watching, and so is Malawi.
My Pen is mightier than a sword.
