Malawi: Justice for Richard Chimwendo Banda - Stop Political Persecution Now

Malawi: Justice for Richard Chimwendo Banda - Stop Political Persecution Now

Editorial - The continued detention of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has sent shockwaves through the nation--not because of any proven crime, but because it epitomizes the corrosive disease of political persecution that continues to undermine Malawi's democracy.

Kamphangala accuses MCP members of calling for Chimwendo’s release

By Vincent Gunde A Malawi Congress Party (MCP) diehard of Mvera in Dowa district Mr. Rodgers Kamphangala, has accused some MCP members and supporters of calling for an immediate release of MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda. Kamphangala said those who are calling for an immediate release of Chimwendo Banda do not know the offence he committed prompting the police to arrest him dismissing claims that he was arrested for political reaso…

MCP Youth Director Malondera Condemns Chimwendo Detention as Illegal, Warns Justice System Is Being Weaponised - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

MCP Director of Youth Baba Malondera has issued a blistering condemnation of the continued detention of Malawi Congress Party Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda, MP, describing it as a direct assault on justice, constitutionalism, and the nation’s moral conscience. Malondera said Chimwendo has now spent 27 days on remand since his arrest on 12 December […] The post MCP Youth Director Malondera Condemns Chimwendo Detention as Illegal, Warn…

High Court maintains due process in bail ruling for Richard Chimwendo Banda Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

The High Court has reaffirmed that it is strictly adhering to established legal procedures before delivering its ruling on whether to grant bail to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General, Richard Chimwendo Banda, who is facing an attempted murder charge. Judiciary spokesperson Ruth Mputeni said the court has not deviated from standard practice in handling […] The post High Court maintains due process in bail ruling for Richard Chimwendo B…

Chimwendo Banda Yet To Receive Bail

The court has reserved its ruling on whether to grant bail to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda. Chimwendo Banda has been in custody for more than three weeks following his arrest on charges of attempted murder. Public prosecutor Ruth Mputeni said the court was following established procedures in handling the matter before delivering its decision. “The ruling will come in due course,” Mputeni said, without spe…