By: Vida Msiyo

Blantyre, October 21, Mana:  Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Youth Chairperson for Ndirande Malabada Constituency, Mavuto Chimwaza was laid rest on Monday at HHI cemetery in Blantyre.

Minister of Information and Digitalization, Moses Kunkuyu condoled with the bereaved family, MCP members, the youths and all that befriended Chimwaza popularly known as Shushe. 

He thanked the MCP leadership for its support during the funeral of Chimwaza who was found dead at his house on Saturday.

There was somber mood as the body of the deceased arrived at Nyambadwe School Ground for prayers.

“We are all deeply disturbed by what has happened, but I assure you that the truth will be uncovered,” Kunkuyu said.

He likened the situation to the biblical story of Jesus, where people only recognized his true identity after his death.

The Minister further condemned any celebration over the tragedy, stressing the importance of maintaining humanity, despite political or religious differences.

“We are losing our humanity when we celebrate the suffering of others because they belong to a different political party or religion, it is inhumane to be happy in such circumstances,” he said.

Kunkuyu urged all Malawians to embrace love and unity, regardless of their political affiliations.

He also thanked the various political parties that were present at the funeral for showing support.

Speaking at the same funeral, Director of Youth and Member of Parliament for Lilongwe South East, Steve Baba Malondera described the death of Chimwaza as a shock.

“It is a shock to the party and I urge all party followers to remain calm up until everything is sorted out,” he said.

Chimwaza was born in 1975 and was said to have served MCP with dedication and passionate.