BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a recent turn of events, the disturbed MCP youth wing announced a vigil in Lilongwe at Lingadzi Police Station to support their detained seniors, Richard Chimwendo Banda and Vitumbiko Mumba.

However, this planned show of solidarity has now been postponed indefinitely, leaving many to question the real value of such actions.

Richard Chimwendo Banda and Vitumbiko Mumba, once seen as untouchable stalwarts during the MCP era under Chakwera, have a history of unabashedly castigating the incumbent President Peter Mutharika when his party was in opposition.

Their current detention might evoke sympathy from their followers, but is staging a vigil truly the best way for the youth to channel their energy?

The MCP youth should take a moment to reflect on their priorities. Instead of wasting time on fruitless demonstrations that achieve little beyond momentary noise, they ought to focus on tangible efforts that benefit their communities and the nation at large.

With the rains falling abundantly, this is the prime season to engage in agricultural activities — particularly weeding and tending to maize fields. This hands-on work not only ensures food security but also empowers the youth through productive labor.

Engaging in farming during this critical period can yield far more meaningful results than standing idle at a vigil.

The youth have a unique opportunity to contribute to Malawi’s development by nurturing the very crops that sustain millions.

It’s a practical way to demonstrate commitment and responsibility, values that the MCP youth should embody if they truly wish to lead and inspire.

Moreover, the incessant political theatrics risk alienating the very communities the youth claim to represent.

Rather than being seen as agents of change, they might be perceived as distracted and ineffective.

The country needs young people who are proactive and solution-oriented, not those who rely on symbolic gestures that do little to address real issues.

The MCP youth’s cancelled vigil should serve as a wake-up call.

They must redirect their energy from unproductive political posturing to meaningful action that improves lives and strengthens the nation’s backbone — agriculture.

Let the fields be their new battleground, where hard work and dedication replace empty protests. The future of Malawi depends on it.

The Maravi Post