United Transformation Movement (UTM) spokesperson Felix Njawala has strongly condemned the remarks made by Mulanje Bale Member of Parliament Victor Musowa at a rally in Ndirande Township recently.

At the gathering, Musowa called on DPP supporters to deal with individuals who come to the township and shout the slogan “Kwacha!”.

“Nyengo ino munthu kunena kuti kwacha ndi zoona? Igwira? Nde tipemphe kuti aja mumathamangitsa aja muone mochitira mwake. Mukadzamva za kwacha chitani momo. Mudzaone mochitira mwake. Osawasiya adzazolowera Ndirande sisunga kape,” Musowa was quoted as saying.

Writing on his official facebook page Njawala described the remarks as reckless.

“I am deeply disturbed by the careless remarks made by Hon. Musowa at the recent rally, where he called on supporters to “deal with” individuals who come to Ndirande and shout the slogan kwacha kwacha. Such rhetoric is reckless, inflammatory, and poses a grave threat to the peace and unity of our nation.

“In this democratic dispensation, there is no place for such divisive language. As leaders, our duty is to inspire tolerance and uphold the principles of free expression and peaceful coexistence. Hon. Musowa’s remarks are not only a departure from these values but also no different from the acts of intimidation we have seen in the Central Region by the MCP regime—behavior we have strongly opposed and continue to denounce,” wrote Njawala.

Njawala has since called upon Musowa to retract the statement.

“It is important to recognize that civil unrest is frighteningly easy to ignite but painfully difficult to extinguish. Words, especially from those in positions of influence, carry immense power and must be chosen with care. Leaders must unite, not divide, and I cannot condone any statements that threaten national harmony.

“I call on Hon. Musowa to retract his remarks immediately and issue a public apology. Malawi belongs to all of us, and it is incumbent upon every leader to set an example that fosters peace, respect, and unity. Let this be a wake-up call to every politician: our words have consequences, and we must always use them to build, not destroy,” added Njawala.

“Peace is fragile; let us not take it for granted.”

Effort to talk to Musowa proved futile.