By Chisomo Phiri

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has called on President Lazarus Chakwera to take decisive action against political violence in the country, warning that it could compromise the integrity of the electoral process.

Speaking during a meeting with Chakwera at Chikoko Bay State Lodge in Mangochi on Friday,PAC Vice-Chairperson Osman Karim emphasized the need for action to back up the president’s condemnation of violence.

Karim stressed that PAC welcomes Chakwera’s condemnation of violence but urged him to translate words into action.

In response, Chakwera reaffirmed his commitment to peace, citing his constitutional duty, oath of office, and personal beliefs.

He assured that he would be willing to sign a peace declaration, demonstrating his dedication to promoting peaceful elections.

In January this year, three female supporters of the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) were harassed, beaten, and undressed in Ndirande, Blantyre.

Violent incidents also occurred in Lilongwe last year where, on two occasions, panga-wielding men foiled demonstrations organised by civil society organisations and opposition political parties.

Previously, opposition parties had also been attacked at Mbowe Service Station and Msundwe in Lilongwe, as well as Mponela in Dowa, among other incidents.

By Chisomo Phiri

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has called on President Lazarus Chakwera to take decisive action against political violence in the country, warning that it could compromise the integrity of the electoral process.

Speaking during a meeting with Chakwera at Chikoko Bay State Lodge in Mangochi on Friday,PAC Vice-Chairperson Osman Karim emphasized the need for action to back up the president’s condemnation of violence.

Karim stressed that PAC welcomes Chakwera’s condemnation of violence but urged him to translate words into action.

In response, Chakwera reaffirmed his commitment to peace, citing his constitutional duty, oath of office, and personal beliefs.

He assured that he would be willing to sign a peace declaration, demonstrating his dedication to promoting peaceful elections.

In January this year, three female supporters of the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) were harassed, beaten, and undressed in Ndirande, Blantyre.

Violent incidents also occurred in Lilongwe last year where, on two occasions, panga-wielding men foiled demonstrations organised by civil society organisations and opposition political parties.

Previously, opposition parties had also been attacked at Mbowe Service Station and Msundwe in Lilongwe, as well as Mponela in Dowa, among other incidents.