Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Councillor for Blantyre City Soche East Ward Leonard Chimbanga is reportedly living in fear following death threats from suspected Malawi Congress Party (MCP) youth wing.
It is said that MCP youths are angry with Chimbanga for championing the return of former President Peter Mutharika, leader of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) dubbed ‘APM Ayimanso’.
In the video clip seen by this publication, two youths armed with panga knives while putting on MCP regalia with their faces covered with face mask are heard threatening to kill Chimbanga together with his wife.
“Iwe Chimbanga iwe tikumaliza,tikupha. iwe Chimbanga tikupha ndi kagulu konse tikhupa komanso limodzi ndi nkazi wako,” MCP youths are quoted in the video.
When contacted for comment Chimbanga said he will not intimidated by the said threats from MCP youth wings.
“Why would some people stoop so low to issue death threats to opponents because they don’t agree with your position or policies? Malawi Congress Party youth wing needs to understand In a multiparty democracy you can have others disagree with you. Unlike when they ruled this country for 31 years without opposition.
“This is very disturbing. It must be condemned by all peace loving people.I will not be intimidated,” said Chimbanga
Chimbanga is a fierce critic of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s regime.
