Chief Mmbelwa Calls for Unity, Coexistence, Stability Ahead of September Polls

Paramount Chief M’mbelwa of the Ngoni Jere has called upon political leaders to focus on issue based campaign other than confrontational politics.

M’mbelwa V made the remarks on Saturday at the celebrations marking Umthetho Cultural festival at Hora Heritage Site in Mzimba which, among others, was attended by President Lazarus Chakwera.

M’mbelwa said this year’s Umthetho has been deliberately designed to celebrate diversity as a means to celebrate culture because of the forthcoming elections in September

“This festival this year is unique as we celebrate Umthetho in the middle of campaign. And because at this festival there are political parties, I want to appeal to all of you to observe peace through issue based campaign,” said M’mbelwa

He said Malawi has been associated with peace as the warm heart of Africa and no election should disrupt such peace. He warned that no development initiatives can happen when people are fighting through politics.

“This is the reason I say lets avoid campaign that may anger others. Focus on what you will offer when elected as president. Development cannot take place where people fight. We have a country to develop after all the politics, “he said.

M’mbelwa also hailed Chakwera as a true cultural custodian for promoting cultural events through attendance of various cultural events, including the Umthetho, which he observed, he frequently attended.

Mzimba Heritage Association (Mziha) Secretary General Kingsley Jere also echoed M’mbelwa’s sentiments earlier in his speech.

He made the remarks on Saturday during this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival held at Hora Heritage Site in Mzimba .

In his speech, Jere said Umthetho as a cultural festival brings people from various sectors of society and acts as a unifying factor among people of various races and inclinations.

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