BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has ignited debate on social media after responding to a post authored by lawyer Alexious Kamangila.
Kamangila wrote that Bushiri’s hands could not be considered clean even if washed with BUMU, a popular local detergent, accusing the prophet of involvement in bad deeds.
The lawyer’s remarks quickly circulated online, drawing mixed reactions from followers of both men.
Bushiri hit back with a pointed reply, stating that if Kamangila’s head “worked properly” he would have sued him for the statement.
Instead, the prophet said he would pray for the lawyer with love rather than take legal action.
The exchange did not end there. Shortly after Bushiri’s response, Kamangila posted again, challenging the prophet to proceed and sue him if he wished.
Kamangila argued that he stood by his comments and was ready to defend them in court.
The situation has since escalated further. Kamangila now says he has his own intention to sue Bushiri, citing the prophet’s claim that his head does not work properly.
He described Bushiri’s remarks as defamatory and damaging to his professional reputation as a legal practitioner.
The online back-and-forth has attracted widespread attention, with supporters of both figures weighing in across Facebook and WhatsApp groups.
Some have called for restraint and dialogue, while others have urged the two to settle the matter out of court.
By late Thursday, neither Bushiri nor Kamangila had confirmed filing formal legal papers.
Representatives for Bushiri’s Enlightened Christian Gathering Church were not immediately available for comment. Kamangila told reporters he is consulting his legal team on the next steps.
Legal experts say the dispute could test defamation and social media speech boundaries in Malawi, where public figures increasingly clash online.
Both parties have large followings, and the case could set a precedent on how personal attacks on social platforms are handled.
Observers are watching to see whether the war of words will move from Facebook to the courtroom, or whether the two will opt for reconciliation.
