Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has congratulated
Malawi’s President-elect, Prof. Peter Mutharika, on what he described as a
historic and consequential democratic victory.
In a statement, Gachagua lauded the people of
Malawi for exercising their sovereign power at the ballot, calling the win
“more than a national triumph” but a continental declaration that Africa has
turned a new page in its democratic journey.
“This election was more than a national triumph
for the Republic of Malawi; it is a continental statement. It is a declaration
that Africa, the rising continent and a home to 1.5 billion people, is no
longer a playground for religious hypocrisy, conmanship, corruption,
dictatorship, and self-serving regimes,” Gachagua said.
He noted that the people of Malawi had reminded the world that the ballot remains the most powerful tool of liberation.
He
warned that leaders clinging to power through manipulation, propaganda, abuse
of constitutions, and state capture should take note.
“From Idi Amin to Mobutu, from Bokassa to
Mugabe, the era of oligarchy and strongmen has collapsed under the weight of
people’s power on the ballot. Malawi has reminded us that African citizens are
awake. They see. They feel. They think. They act. Kenya is equally watching,
ahead of the 2027 General Elections, and Kenyans are wise people,” he added.
Gachagua urged Kenyans to draw strength from
Malawi’s courage, reject fear and hopelessness, and embrace democratic means to
reclaim their future.
He congratulated Prof. Mutharika on his win
and commended outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera for conceding defeat and
congratulating his rival, terming the gesture a rare show of statesmanship.
“H.E. President-elect Prof. Peter Mutharika, your victory is Africa’s victory and should ring loudly in the hearts of all those still waiting for justice, dignity, real leadership, and liberation. H.E. President Chakwera, you have exhibited great maturity by conceding defeat and calling your opponent. The will of the people is supreme. Wantam is a reality!” Gachagua concluded.
