LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has condemned in the strongest terms the recent remarks made by Alfred Gangata and Norman Chisale during a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally at Chilimampunga Ground in Mtandire, Lilongwe.
NAP described the statements as scathing, terror-infused, and nepotistic, saying they directly contradict President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s commitment to peace, unity, inclusive leadership, and national healing.
The platform emphasized that President Mutharika’s election represented a profound vote of confidence from Malawians and a collective vision for a stable and prosperous Malawi anchored in equality and national cohesion.
NAP argued that the President’s broad-based support demonstrated that he is seen as a unifying figure capable of steering the country toward an inclusive future.
The organisation stressed that overzealous voices within the DPP must give the President the space and peace needed to navigate the nation’s complex challenges.
NAP warned that careless and inflammatory statements undermine the President’s authority and distract from the critical priorities facing the nation.
During the rally, Honourable Gangata, DPP Vice President (Central) and Minister of State, threatened violence against DPP members accused of “lying to the President” to secure positions.
Gangata also instructed traditional leaders to prioritise DPP members in the distribution of fertiliser and maize, a directive that NAP described as discriminatory, unlawful, and incompatible with democratic principles.
The platform noted that such acts of intimidation and nepotism are deliberate attempts to instil fear, deepen division, and politicise access to essential resources.
NAP reminded the public that prioritising certain political supporters for public resources violates Section 20(1) of the Constitution of Malawi, which guarantees equal protection under the law.
Equally concerning were remarks by Honourable Chisale, Deputy Minister of Homeland Security and DPP Director of Youth, who declared that he would ensure arrests in connection with the shooting of Ms. Brenda, a DPP supporter.
NAP stressed that while justice must be pursued, announcing arrests from a political platform undermines due process and risks portraying law enforcement as partisan.
The organisation urged all public officials to separate government policy communication from party rhetoric and to allow the justice system to function independently.
NAP further criticised the insinuation that the President’s decisions are influenced by “lies” from individuals seeking favour, noting that this undermines the dignity of the Presidency.
The platform argued that if party members had genuine concerns, they should raise them privately with the President rather than incite hostility at public rallies.
NAP warned that the Mtandire rhetoric reflects resistance to reform within the DPP and a preference for divisive, exclusionary politics.
The organisation called on DPP leadership to immediately disown, correct, and condemn these statements, reaffirming its commitment to democratic values, national unity, and accountable governance.
NAP reiterated that Malawi’s future depends on leadership that respects the Constitution, protects all citizens equally, and upholds fairness, dignity, and justice.
The platform concluded that no amount of terror or nepotism can undermine constitutional principles, and that the law will ultimately prevail.