The Citizens for Transformation (CFT) has issued a strong rebuttal against social media reports linking its leader, Timothy Mtambo, to any planned demonstrations against the newly elected administration, labeling the claims as “senseless, baseless, and malicious.”
In a press statement released on Sunday, the movement moved to categorically distance Cde Mtambo and the entire CFT leadership from the alleged protests, whose existence they neither confirmed nor denied.
“The ongoing propaganda… is senseless, baseless, and malicious, aimed probably at purchasing sympathy which may have no value whatsoever in delivering promised service to Malawi,” said Kinya Mlowoka, the CFT Publicity Secretary, in the statement.
The CFT emphasized that its sole interest was to set the record straight, stating unequivocally, “Cde Timothy Mtambo is not party to any such plans if they, in fact, exist.”
The statement positioned the movement in a conciliatory role following the recent polls, arguing that the nation’s focus should be on unity and progress. “Malawi has just emerged from a peaceful, credible, and democratic election,” the statement read. “Cde Mtambo and CFT believe this is a moment to support the newly elected government in its efforts to deliver on its promises to the people.”
Questioning the motive behind such reports, the CFT asked, “What reason would anyone at all have to orchestrate demonstrations immediately after a democratic election that the nation has just concluded peacefully? We believe there is none.”
The movement urged Malawians to disregard what it called a “false narrative,” describing it as “gossip fashioned by petty propagandists.” It reaffirmed Cde Mtambo’s commitment to “advancing Malawi’s transformation through peaceful, democratic, and constructive engagement.”
The CFT concluded by reiterating its focus on encouraging “good governance, accountability, and delivery of public services,” signaling a posture of collaboration over confrontation in the new political season.
