The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has condemned the Malawi Congress Party for the arrest of Edward Kambanje, a human rights leader calling it as retrogressive, barbaric and undemocratic with the intentions of suppressing criticism and opposition against looting of state resources.

A statement released and signed by Presidential and Party Spokesperson Shadric Namalomba, the party has described the arrest as barbaric and undemocratic.

The party has since called for the immediate release of Kambanje.

“At the very same time, the DPP is calling for the Anti-Corruption Bureau and all law enforcing agencies in the country not to hide under the carpet the reported unsubstantiated wealth of the Minister of Finance and her daughter,” Namalomba said.

He highlighted that Malawi is undergoing a revolution that not even those in power can stop.

“Malawians are sick and tired of a regime that mercilessly rules with impunity and Malawians are leading a silent revolution that will unearth the regime in power out of its grip in September, 2025,” he said.

Further, the statement said DPP has registered its outmost regret and frustration in the Malawi Police Service for failing to do its work.

“We call upon the Inspector General of Police to introspect and ask herself difficult questions on the kind of legacy she would love to leave the country,” he wondered.