BLANTYRE — With thunder in his voice and the fire of democracy in his belly, President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera electrified the launch of the 2025 Malawi International Trade Fair today, transforming what was expected to be a routine economic address into a searing political moment.
Standing before a sea of euphoric supporters, the Malawian leader took off the gloves and delivered a pointed warning to perpetrators of political violence ahead of the crucial September 16th elections.
“Violence will not win you the election—because the winner is already known, and it is us!” Chakwera boomed, sending shockwaves through the crowd as women erupted in ululations, youth chanted in jubilation, and the entire venue burst into thunderous applause.
The President’s declaration was more than political bravado—it was a line in the sand. With opposition factions reportedly stirring unrest in the lead-up to the polls, Chakwera made it unmistakably clear: Democracy, not disorder, will prevail.
Recent weeks have seen scattered incidents of politically motivated violence, raising concerns among civil society and electoral observers. But Chakwera’s message today was unambiguous—no amount of stone-throwing or intimidation will alter the course of democracy.
“Let no one be fooled into thinking they can riot their way into power,” he said, casting himself as both a bulwark of stability and a fearless champion of the people’s will.
His remarks came just 24 hours after the Malawi Police Service assured the nation—during the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) conference in Blantyre—that they are on full alert and will deploy every resource necessary to secure a free, fair, and violence-free electoral process.
Chakwera, dressed sharply and speaking with measured fury, made clear that his administration would not allow Malawi to regress into political barbarism. “We will protect our democracy with everything we have,” he promised.
In a political climate where emotions are running high and ambitions even higher, the President’s words cut through the noise like a lightning bolt over Mulanje Mountain.
As the countdown to September 16 ticks closer, one thing is clear: Chakwera is not just running for re-election. He is on a mission—to defend the soul of Malawi from the claws of chaos, and to ensure that ballots, not bullets, determine the nation’s future.
