By Rosalia Kapiri

Lilongwe, April 9, Mana: Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, has pledged his unwavering commitment to promoting peace and unity across the nation.

The President made this pledge on Wednesday during a meeting with the National Peace and Unity Commission at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.

Speaking after the meeting, Mary Nkosi, Chairperson of the National Peace and Unity Commission, expressed satisfaction with the discussions, highlighting that the President had reassured them of his ongoing efforts to foster peace, especially with the upcoming elections in the country.

“The role of political leaders in setting the tone for peace in the country is crucial. As the ruling party, this meeting marks the first in a series of dialogues we will be having with political leaders to foster peace before, during, and after the elections,” said Nkosi.

She further shared that the Commission plans to extend their outreach to traditional leaders, such as chiefs, to continue promoting the message of peace.

Samson Limbani, the President’s Chief Advisor on Public Policy and Governance, reaffirmed that the President is deeply committed to promoting peaceful coexistence among Malawians of different political backgrounds.

“The Head of State has rededicated himself to condemning extremism and actions that seek to disrupt peace. He will continue to encourage unity and peaceful dialogue, particularly in these politically charged times,” Limbani said.

This statement comes in response to recent calls by some political leaders that have raised concerns over the potential for incitement to violence at political rallies. The President’s continued call for peace aims to prevent such extremities from disrupting the democratic process.