A disturbing scene unfolded at Lilongwe Community Ground, the place to begin for the deliberate opposition events’ demonstrations, as panga-wielding males, allegedly affiliated with the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), chased away gathered protesters.

Armed cops have been current however didn’t intervene, sparking considerations about their impartiality.

This chaos follows a letter from Lilongwe District Commissioner Lawford Palani to opposition events and civil society organizations, requesting a rescheduling of the demonstration because of the Malawi Police Service’s claimed incapability to offer sufficient safety.

However, critics argue that it is a tactic to stifle dissent.

The demonstrations goal to stress the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to disengage election administration gadgets equipped by Smartmatic and demand the resignation of key officers, together with MEC Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja, Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi, and NRB Principal Secretary Mphatso Sambo.