LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Human rights activist Chimwemwe Mbeya Mhango has described the repeated arrests of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) zealot Dala Kadula as a stark reminder of how politicians exploit young people for political gain.

Mhango, a former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officer, said the situation should serve as a wake-up call for the country’s youth to steer away from politically motivated violence and instead focus on contributing to national development.

He was reacting to a new warrant of arrest linking Kadula to the alleged attempted murder of Frank Kachiwanda — a case in which MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda is also implicated.

“This is a young man full of potential, yet he chose to allow himself to be used by politicians to harass others, believing he would be shielded,” said Mhango. “He could have channeled his political connections into something productive, but now he is battling multiple charges in court.”

Kadula is facing a range of allegations, including verbal threats against Mhango, leading a panga-wielding gang that attacked CDEDI director Sylvester Namiwa and other public figures, and inciting violence on behalf of MCP leadership.

Mhango urged Malawian youths to distance themselves from political violence, often orchestrated by party elites. “Malawi needs young people who are innovative, focused on development, and not pawns in political battles,” he said.

With the shift in political leadership, Kadula is now facing justice for his alleged role in a series of violent acts committed during the Chakwera-MCP era.

The Maravi Post