LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo’s health is deteriorating at Maula Prison in the capital Lilongwe.

Chimwendo lawyer George Jivason Kadzipatike says “My client is suffering”.

Kadzipatike added that the Dowa East lawmaker is yet to be charged.

He expressed worrisome on the bail ruling delays, which Justice Mzondi Mvula promised to deliver via email, has yet to come.

Kadzipatike says, “We are still waiting for the bail ruling up to now. I keep checking my mail box but the ruling is yet to come.

“My client continues to suffer unlawful detention as the State has not formally charged him before any Court. He has been in custody for over three weeks, having surrendered himself to police on 12 December, 2025.His health is deteriorating.”

Chimwendo Banda is accused of attempted murder on Frank Chiwanda in 2022 in Dowa District.