By Vincent Gunde
Human rights lawyer Alexious Kamangila has questioned the silence of the Malawi Law Society (MLS) following a statement by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General(SG) Peter Mukhito regarding President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s health and whereabouts.
In a statement dated October 26, 2026, Mukhito said he met Mutharika in South Africa on October 23, where the two spent more than an hour in conversation.
Mukhito dismissed reports circulating on various media platforms claiming that the President is critically ill, as well as unconfirmed claims that he is in India receiving medical treatment.
“The President is not bedridden, he is in good health. I personally met him on 23rd October, 2026 in South Africa, we had more than one hour in conversation,” said Mukhito.
He assured Malawians that Mutharika continues to discharge his presidential duties and exercise his authority from South Africa, arguing that technology enables effective leadership regardless of location.
However, Kamangila questions who authorised Mukhito to meet the President during what was described as a private trip. He also challenged the suggestion that the President could receive visitors, including government ministers, while travelling privately.
Kamangira: Who authorized Mukhito to meet Mutharika?
In a post on his social media platform, Kamangila asks whether the MLS is still active, questioning its silence on the matter.
“These people are taking Malawians as fools, wake up Malawians, so, Mukhito is among the Presidential Council that is currently executing Presidential Powers,” says Kamangila.
Meanwhile, Comrade Ntanyiwa, speaking during a recent programme on Limpopo FM online radio, said no person is immune to illness or death, arguing that Mutharika is no exception.
Ntanyiwa, however, assured Malawians that the President is in good health and will return to Malawi within days, saying his return will silence his critics.
The debate comes amid public questions about the President’s health, whereabouts and the discharge of his official duties while outside the country.
