The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has hit again strongly at a sequence of circulating rumors claiming that former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) is significantly in poor health, insisting the reviews are unfounded and politically motivated. DPP spokesperson Shadrick Namalomba has dismissed the allegations as “malicious lies” designed to tarnish the status of the celebration’s chief and undermine his ongoing political involvement.

Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Namalomba vehemently rejected the rumors which have gained traction on social media and in some sections of the press, which recommend that Mutharika’s well being is in decline and that he’s unable to hold out his public duties. “These reports are baseless and malicious,” Namalomba declared. “President Mutharika is in excellent health and fully engaged in his political and public duties. He is not a victim of any illness, as some would like to falsely suggest.”

The allegations surfaced after a report claimed Mutharika had postponed his voter registration course of on account of well being points. However, Namalomba identified that the previous president has been lively in a number of public initiatives, together with a latest go to to Machinga the place he distributed meals to weak communities. “Just last week, President Mutharika was on the ground in Machinga, engaging with his supporters and addressing the needs of Malawians,” Namalomba famous.

The DPP spokesperson additionally emphasised that Mutharika is scheduled to attend and lead key occasions this week, together with the DPP National Governing Council (NGC) orientation workshop and a fundraising dinner. “This is a clear indication that there is absolutely no truth to the claims of illness,” Namalomba stated, urging the general public to ignore any unverified and malicious reviews.

The accusations have raised questions in regards to the credibility of the sources behind the rumors. Namalomba demanded that the media shops liable for publishing such claims situation a public retraction and apology. “We call on these media houses to verify their sources and focus on responsible, factual reporting,” he stated. “Let’s stop the spread of lies and start focusing on the truth.”

Despite the DPP’s agency stance, the rumors proceed to unfold, sparking debate over the position of the media in political discourse. Some critics argue that the reviews could also be a part of a broader smear marketing campaign to discredit Mutharika forward of the 2025 normal elections.

As of now, there was no formal response from the media shops behind the allegations, and questions in regards to the origins of the rumors stay unanswered.

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