Malawi Freedom Network 
By Burnett Munthali
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has called for the immediate release of its Secretary General, Richard Chimwendo Banda, who is currently on remand at Maula Prison over alleged attempted murder charges, a move that reeks of desperation and entitlement, as if the law is meant to bend to their whims.
Speaking to local media, MCP Director of Youth, Steven Baba Malondera, described the situation as unfortunate, noting that nearly a month has passed without formal charges being brought against Chimwendo Banda, conveniently ignoring the fact that the wheels of justice turn slowly, and the Constitution of Malawi allows for reasonable time for investigations to be completed.
The MCP’s concern that a bail ruling application was made on 24 December, and Justice Mzondi Mvula indicated that the ruling would be communicated via email, but to date, no ruling has been delivered, is a classic example of selective outrage, as if the court is duty-bound to prioritize their case above all others, and the Constitution’s guarantee of equality before the law is being flouted.
The MCP’s call for Chimwendo Banda’s release is not about justice or fairness, but about protecting one of their own, and it’s a blatant attempt to politicize the judiciary and undermine the rule of law, which is a recipe for chaos and anarchy.
The Judiciary Spokesperson’s statement that a ruling on the bail application will be delivered in due course, emphasizing that the court is following standard procedures before reaching a decision, is a testament to the independence of the judiciary and the fact that the court is not swayed by partisan politics or public pressure.
The MCP’s actions are a clear example of the politics of entitlement, where they expect the law to bend to their will, and anyone who dares to question their actions is labeled as an enemy of the party, which is a dangerous trend that undermines democracy and the rule of law.
The Constitution of Malawi is clear: everyone is equal before the law, and no one is above the law, and it’s time the MCP and its leaders understood this fundamental principle.
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