One of President Peter Mutharika’s press officer’s Sylvester Namiwa has resigned from his post citing personal reasons.

In a brief statement addressed to the media Namiwa has not stated the actual reason for quitting State House.

“I have made this decision based on personal reasons. However, I urge Malawians of good will to pray for this nation as we approach the second tripartite elections slated for May 21, 2019” reads part of the statement.

Namiwa was appointed presidential press officer in 2014 when Mutharika became the President.