By Chisomo Phiri
The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) President,Enock Chihana, has warned that if people are not careful, the country will be led by leaders who promote violence and conflict.
Speaking to party supporters at Grace Bandawe Conference Centre (GBCC) in Blantyre on Sunday,Chihana said the recent violence and unrest should serve as a warning to Malawians.
He urged Malawians to elect leaders who will promote peace and stability in the country in the upcoming September 16 general elections.
Chihana further urged Malawians to elect him as the country’s next president to advance the country’s development.
“AFORD promotes democratic governance and does not support violent politics. I, Enock Chihana, am ready to serve the Malawian people,” he said.
The AFORD leader also urged other candidates to work together to combat the trend of violence and protect Malawians from such behavior.
AFORD came in the political limelight in 1993 and its founder the late Chakufwa Chihana is known as one of the key fighters for multiparty democracy in Malawi.
In the june 23,2020 court-orderd presidential election, the party was part of the Tonse Alliance , which had in tow the Malawi Congress Party (MCP ) United Transformation Movement (UTM ), People’s Party (PP ), Umodzi Party (UP ), Malawi Forum for Unity and Development (MFUD),Freedom Party (FP), among others.
The parties’ torchbearer was Lazarus Chakwera ,with former vice-president Saulos Chilima (now deceased ) as running mate.
