MLS President remarks on growing incidents of violence
The Malawi Law Society has noted growing incidents of violence or intended violence reflected in wielding of panga knives and other dangerous weapons by alleged political party zealots followed by marked silence from state authorities in managing the violence.
Political violence of any kind cannot be tolerated in a multiparty democracy and we call upon the State authorities in command of public safety and protection of the rights of persons in Malawi and responsible for the upholding of the constitutional order to deliver a clear and timely message and take action that demonstrates that no form of political violence by any category of political groupings or otherwise will be tolerated ahead of 2025 general elections.
We make a direct call on President Lazarus Chakwera by virtue of section 88 of the Constitution to see to upholding of peace and unity and immediate end of any form of emerging political violence across the country.
25th November, 2024