Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Deputy National Director of Research Babu Khamisa has been charged with two counts; conduct likely to cause breach of peace and contravening COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.

Mulanje Police Spokesperson, Gresham Ngwira has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

Khamisa was arrested round 9 O’clock last evening after he allegedly challenged police on wearing a face mask.

Khamisa entered the tally center at Mulanje boma unmasked.

When advised by police to put on face mask, Khamisa resisted angrily and the law enforcers took him to Mulanje police station where he spent a night.

More details to follow..