As public dissatisfaction over Malawi’s rising insecurity continues to mount, President Lazarus Chakwera faces renewed criticism for his inaction regarding the leadership of the country’s security forces.
Calls have intensified for Chakwera to relieve both Inspector General of Police Merlyn Yolamu and Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Paul Valentino Phiri of their duties, following what citizens and civil society groups describe as their “consistent failure” to protect Malawians from growing lawlessness, violent protests, and rising crime.
Not only that Chakwera must also sack Homeland Security Minister Ezekiel Ching’oma for being incompetent on how to handle security matters.
The trio must be replaced as soon as they have lost moral grounds to manage the country security agencies.
With clear incompetency in them, Malawians lives are at risk ahead of mouthwatering September 16, 2025 tripartite elections.
Mr President, can you go beyond party politics in Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
Mr President Lazarus Chakwera, can you beyond tribal, regional lives by sacking these notorious souls from security agencies and Homeland Security Ministry.
Sir, Malawians will give you moral support towards your second bid for Malawi’s highest office.
Mr President learn from your counterpart in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa who has taken decisive action by placing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence.
This followed damning revelations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who alleged that powerful criminal syndicates have deeply infiltrated South Africa’s criminal justice system.
If you fail according to the will of Malawians on these trio, your second Presidential bid is in jorpady!