LILONGWE- (MaraviPost)-In a shocking display of insensitivity and irresponsibility, former President Lazarus Chakwera has once again proven himself to be a master of divisive rhetoric, sowing seeds of discord and discontent among Malawians.

His latest outburst, delivered at a funeral ceremony in Malembo village on April 6, 2026, is a clear indication that he is more interested in stirring up emotions and creating divisions than in promoting unity and peace.

“We are not like others, it’s not a privilege we should be doing this,” Chakwera said, referencing those who fought for Malawi’s liberation.

His statement, laden with innuendo and veiled threats, is a blatant attempt to whip up emotions and create divisions among Malawians.

It’s a cheap political trick that has been used by many a failed leader before, but it’s astonishing that someone of Chakwera’s stature and experience would stoop so low.

The implications of Chakwera’s statement are clear: he is suggesting that those who fought for Malawi’s independence are somehow less worthy or less deserving of respect than those who came after them.

It’s a narrative that is not only divisive but also ahistorical.

The men and women who fought for Malawi’s freedom did so at great personal cost, and it’s an insult to their memory to have their sacrifices reduced to mere political rhetoric.

But Chakwera’s statement is not just an insult to the nation’s founding fathers; it’s also a clear indication that he has not accepted the outcome of the September 16 elections.

He seems to be suggesting that the people of Malawi made a mistake by voting for his successor, and that he is still the rightful leader of the country.

This is a dangerous and reckless narrative that has the potential to create unrest and instability in the country.

Citizens for Credible Elections (CFCE), a group representing Malawian citizens, has rightly condemned Chakwera’s statement, describing it as “divisive, inflammatory, and having the potential to create unrest among Malawians.”

The group has called on Chakwera to refrain from making statements that could be divisive and instead promote unity and peace among Malawians.

But Chakwera is not just a liability to himself; he is a liability to the country as a whole.

His actions and statements have the potential to undo the progress that Malawi has made in recent years, and it’s time that he is held accountable for his actions.

The people of Malawi deserve better than a former president who is more interested in stirring up divisions than in promoting unity and peace.

They deserve a leader who is committed to healing the nation’s wounds, not deepening them.

As a leader, Chakwera has a responsibility to foster healing and reconciliation, not sow discord.

But he has failed to live up to this responsibility, and it’s time that he is called out for his actions.

In conclusion, Chakwera’s statement is a recipe for disaster in Malawi.

It’s a divisive and inflammatory rhetoric that has the potential to create unrest and instability in the country.

The people of Malawi must reject this kind of politics and demand better from their leaders.