By Chisomo Phiri
An interdenominational group called Women in Faith has organised a worship event aimed at uniting believers across the country in prayer ahead of the September 16 general elections.
The event is scheduled for Friday, 15 August, along Presidential Way near the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Speaking during a press briefing in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Women in Faith team leader Pastor Priscilla Kafakoma emphasized the importance of unity among believers during this critical period.
“When we come together, things work better. We are one people with one God. Malawi is a peaceful country, and we want to give thanks to God for this peace and pray that it continues to protect us. We want to declare peace ahead of the upcoming elections,” she said.
Kafakoma said the worship gathering will also feature performances by several gospel musicians, promising an inspiring and uplifting atmosphere for attendees.
Malawi continues to experience intense growth in political violence as it approaches the September 16 general elections.
Political violence often leads to human rights abuses, including physical attacks, destruction of property, and suppression of freedom of speech and association and assembly as we have witnessed several times; peaceful demonstrations being violently disrupted.
When political leaders fail to condemn violence, they send a dangerous message that intimidation and coercion are acceptable tactics.
This emboldens party supporters to use violence as a tool for political gain, eroding Malawi’s democratic culture and fostering a legacy of intolerance.
