The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has rescheduled its planned peaceful demonstrations from October 24 to October 30, 2024, citing national importance and public pressure.
In a letter to Lilongwe District Commissioner Dr. Lawford Palani, CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa explained that the decision was made to accommodate other districts wishing to join the cause.
The demonstrations aim to pressure President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to establish a credible and independent commission of inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash that claimed nine lives, including Vice-President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and former First Lady Dr. Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri.
We were under intense pressure to shift the date… to accommodate other districts to join the noble cause,” Namiwa stated in the letter.
CDEDI has partnered with Malawi First and patriotic Malawians within the country and in the diaspora to organize the demonstrations.
The shifting of the demonstrations come barely a day after State Vice President Dr. Michael Usi assured Malawians that President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera will institute commission of inquiry on the plane crash.
Faceofmalawi will keep you updated on the matter.
