AFORD hits back at those wishing Mutharika ill

By Thumbiko Nyirongo

The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has hit back at individuals and politicians who wished President Peter Mutharika ill, saying their prayers against him cannot prevail over the will of God.

Speaking exclusively to Malawi Voice, AFORD Secretary General Bishop Malani Mtonga said the party was happy to see Mutharika back in the country, appearing in good health after spending more than three weeks in South Africa.

Mtonga said those who had wished the President harm should know that human wishes cannot override God’s plans.

Those prayers will not succeed-Mtonga

“There were people who were speaking ill about our President. Let me warn them that the will of God is not of human beings. We are happy that God has sustained him. We are seeing the grace of God upon him and Malawi,” he said.

He added that prayers wishing death or misfortune upon another person would not succeed, saying God’s grace was sufficient for Mutharika and the country.

“Any kind of foolish prayer wishing someone bad or to die, those prayers will not succeed. The grace and will of God upon Mutharika and Malawi is sufficient. We pray that God will continue to bless him,” Mtonga said.

On the challenges facing the country, including fuel shortages and electricity disruptions, Mtonga backed Mutharika’s claims that some individuals were deliberately frustrating government efforts to address the situation.

Mutharika made the allegations on Saturday when he returned from South Africa, saying he had evidence that some of the problems affecting public service delivery were man-made and linked to deliberate sabotage.

“Some problems are man-made, and I have evidence. Those people will be taken to task,” the President said.

He also insisted that he remained in control of government throughout his absence, dismissing claims that the country had been run through proxy leadership.

Mtonga echoed the President’s warning, saying those allegedly responsible for the challenges should expect consequences.

“If there are people behind the challenges Malawians are facing, they should know that their days are numbered,” he said.

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Meanwhile, Mtonga expressed optimism that the fuel situation was beginning to improve, noting that queues at filling stations were gradually disappearing.

Mutharika returned to power after winning the September 2025 presidential election, defeating former President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP).

His victory marked his return to State House after previously serving as President from 2014 to 2020.