LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The High Court in Lilongwe has granted bail to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda.

The court delivered the ruling today through email to the lawyers

This comes after earlier reserving its decision following a bail hearing in an attempted murder case in which Chimwendo Banda is a suspect.

Details of the bail conditions are yet to be made public.

Chimwendo Banda’s legal team had argued that his continued detention was unlawful as there was no formal charge before the court, and also cited humanitarian grounds, noting that he is currently receiving medical treatment.

The State had indicated it would be ready to formally commit the matter in the weeks beginning January 5, 2026.

Source: Times360