The Leader of Opposition, Simplex Chithyola, has once again demonstrated his party’s penchant for hypocrisy and double standards.
His recent outcry over alleged police brutality and human rights abuses is not only unfounded but also laughable, considering the Malawi Congress Party (MCP’s) track record of tolerating and perpetuating violence and impunity.
Let’s set the record straight. When MCP thugs invaded Parliament and smashed a vehicle belonging to Hon. Grace Mkwezalepeta, did the MCP take any action?
Did they condemn the violence or offer to repair the damaged vehicle? No, they did not.
Instead, they chose to remain silent, and Chithyola now has the audacity to complain about the current government’s response to similar incidents.
The MCP’s selective outrage is not limited to this incident.
When human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa was assaulted in full view of the police for exercising his right to demonstration, did the MCP condemn the act or demand justice? No, they did not.
When the Dowa women were assaulted by MCP thugs, did the party take any action? No, they remained silent.
The MCP’s human rights record is a sham. They only speak out when it suits their political agenda.
Chithyola’s concerns about the silence of the churches and development partners are equally hypocritical.
Did the MCP criticize the church’s silence when their thugs terrorized Lilongwe and damaged an MP’s vehicle? No, they did not.
It’s amusing that Chithyola cites examples of alleged police brutality under the current government while ignoring the atrocities committed by his own party.
The unresolved cases of Robert Chasowa, Issa Njaunju, and the Tambala family are a testament to the MCP’s incompetence and lack of commitment to justice.
Moreover, Chithyola’s call for the government to investigate and prosecute those behind these incidents is rich, coming from a party that had ample opportunity to do so when they were in power.
The MCP’s failure to prosecute those responsible for violence and human rights abuses during their tenure is a stark reminder of their hypocrisy.
The people of Malawi remember the MCP’s reign of terror, and they will not be fooled by Chithyola’s selective outrage.
The current government may not be perfect, but it is working to address the country’s challenges and uphold the rule of law.
The MCP’s hypocrisy will not go unnoticed, and their attempts to tarnish the government’s reputation will fail.
Chithyola and the MCP need to take a long, hard look at their own house before criticizing others.
They should apologize to the people of Malawi for the violence and human rights abuses they committed during their tenure and work towards genuine reforms rather than pursuing a hypocritical agenda.
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