…..DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba says the party has acknowledged MBC Director General George Kasakula’s apology but will defer comment until President Arthur Peter Mutharika personally responds.…
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially acknowledged the apology made by the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General, George Kasakula, to President Arthur Peter Mutharika.
According to DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba, the party has taken note of Kasakula’s remarks but will hold off on making a substantive statement until Mutharika himself responds.
Namalomba emphasized that the apology was directed personally to President Mutharika, and therefore, it is only appropriate to allow him to determine how to respond.
He stated that the DPP respects Mutharika’s position as the party’s leader and that his reaction will guide the party’s overall stance on the matter.
Kasakula’s apology follows years of tension between MBC and the DPP, particularly during the early years of the Tonse Alliance administration, when the state broadcaster was accused of bias and negative coverage against the opposition.
Observers say Kasakula’s gesture may signal an attempt to mend relations and promote a more balanced and professional approach to public broadcasting in Malawi.
However, some within the DPP have remained cautious, saying they will only judge the sincerity of the apology based on future actions and whether MBC adopts fair reporting practices going forward.
The development has sparked public discussion on social media, with Malawians expressing mixed reactions—some welcoming the apology as a sign of maturity, while others view it as a strategic move amid shifting political dynamics.
Meanwhile, all eyes are now on President Arthur Peter Mutharika, whose response is expected to set the tone for how the DPP will engage with MBC and the media fraternity in general going forward.
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