It is reported that unauthorized Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cadets stormed the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC-TV) at Kwacha in Blantyre and forced director general (DG) George Kasakula out of his office in broad daylight.
The DPP loyalists invaded the premises at Kwacha around 10 am, and ignoring the security check at the premises, headed straight to Kasakula’s office.
They demanded that he immediately leave his office, accusing him of disrespecting and insulting President Peter Mutharika during the campaign period.
Staff members were left terrified as the intruders took control of the place.
Kasakula was later forced into the studio, where the cadets demanded that he make a live on-air apology to Mutharika and the entire DPP for his alleged remarks.
“They forced my secretary to give them the code to open my office. Then, they entered my office without notice and forced me out accusing me of insulting the President,” explained Kasakula.
He added: “They introduced themselves as DPP regional youth leaders. But I identified Yona Malunga and Stone Mwamadi. The other one introduced himself as Christopher Jana.”
Kasakula said in a telephone interview yesterday they told him to pack his personal possessions before being forced out of the office.
However, Facebook opinions on this matter differ. While some sympathise with the embattled Kasakula some say he deserved it as he was un-professional in his treatment of the New Malawi President and the first lady.
Chatinkha Chidzanja Nkhoma writes:
As a victim of Chakwera’s and Mumba’s people insults, profanity vilification, attacks, I know what those people who confronted Kasakula for an apology felt on behalf of their father. No, I do not condemn them, in fact it should not have taken people to force him to apologize. If he has any decency left in him, he should have done so without being confronted with doing so. I also demand an apology from the uncouth youths who tormented me for 10 years. Waononga Congress with your zealot mentality.
Onjezani Kenani Writes.
I have just spoken to George. The truth is that Democratic Progressive Party thugs forced him to apologize.
At around ten this morning, his secretary was compelled to open the door to his office. George — who has a valid contract until 2027 and is required to report to work daily — was confronted by seven men. They accused him of insulting President Peter Mutharika and ordered him to pack his personal belongings. They then forced him to lock his office and surrender the keys.
As he walked to his car, the same thugs intercepted him and instructed him to go on live television to apologize to the President. That is why we saw him appear on TV today.
Dear DPP, this nonsense must stop. We are a nation governed by laws, not by fear. In 2020, we voted you out because of this very culture of thuggery and impunity. If you wish to drag us back to those dark days, you will find governance unbearable in the next five years — because we will rise to defend our democracy.
People voted for you to transform lives, not to trample rights. I repeat: this nonsense must stop.
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