Malawi: Interfaith Body Slams 'Treasonous' Rumours Over President Mutharika's Health
[Nyasa Times] The Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue (IFPJD) has issued a stinging condemnation of what it describes as irresponsible and inflammatory commentary surrounding President Peter Mutharika's health, branding the remarks both alarming and treasonous.
The Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue (IFPJD) has strongly condemned inflammatory comments regarding Malawi's President Peter Mutharika's health, labeling them as irresponsible and treasonous. In a statement signed by Reverend Damson Mchenga, the interfaith body took aim at remarks made by CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa, who suggested a possible change in the presidency within the next two months.
IFPJD warned that such speculation could foster unnecessary fear and instability in the country and appealed to Malawians to respect the President's privacy, echoing their call for discretion and respect for any private individual's health. The statement arrives amid political tension following weeks of speculation about senior political figures' health, with Namiwa's comments about Vice-President Jane Ansah also provoking backlash.
IFPJD's intervention adds weight to calls for responsible public discourse on sensitive matters, urging all Malawians to exercise caution and restraint when discussing such matters publicly. No response has been issued by Namiwa or CDEDI to the interfaith body's statement.
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