By Chisomo Phiri
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Blantyre Chilomoni, Kabula, and Nancholi Constituency, Noel Lipipa, has condemned the reported harassment of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC ) Director General (DG ),George Kasakula, describing the incident as an affront to the values and principles of the DPP.
In an interview with 247 Malawi News, Lipipa said the individuals who attacked Kasakula while masquerading as DPP members had engaged in acts of ‘sheer hooliganism’ that contradict the core beliefs of the party.
“I find this morning’s reprehensible harassment of George Kasakula as an affront to the values our party stands for.
“The individuals responsible, who pretended to be DPP members, have engaged in sheer hooliganism that contradicts our every principle,” said Lipipa.
He emphasized that under the leadership of President Arthur Peter Mutharika, the DPP remains a party founded on law and order, with no tolerance for violence or vigilantism.
“Under the leadership of Arthur Peter Mutharika, the DPP is a party of law and order. There is no tolerance for vigilantism or savagery within our ranks,” he said.
The legislator further called upon the Malawi Police Service(MPS ) to swiftly investigate the matter and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.
“As a bona fide member, I demand the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and call upon the police to ensure they are held personally accountable for this heinous act,” added Lipipa .
He stressed that the DPP should not be defined by the ‘thuggery of a misguided few’ but rather by its commitment to justice, discipline, and lawful conduct.
“We will not allow the DPP to be defined by the thuggery of a misguided few. Our identity is, and must remain, one of justice and lawful conduct,” concluded Lipipa.
On Friday, Kasakula, went live on the state broadcaster to apologise to Mutharika, First Lady Getrude Mutharika and the DPP members for whatever remarks he made against them in the run-up to the September 16 general elections.
Later ,Kasakula explained that the apology was made after being pressurized by other DPP supporters.
He said some roughnecks stormed into his office on the same day morning and demanded that he make a public apology to Mutharika before driving him out of his office.
