Malawi Faith leaders demand clean politics in Upcoming General Election
Malawi Faith leaders demand clean politics in Upcoming General Election
Religious leaders in Malawi are calling on voters to reject corrupt politicians as the nation prepares for its general elections on September 16, 2025. The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Assembly has urged Malawians to make their choices based on integrity and national interest rather than tribal, regional, or religious affiliations.
In a pastoral letter issued mid-July, CCAP’s top leadership encouraged its members to be “part of the solution” to the country’s social, economic, and governance challenges. Signed by eight executive members, including Secretary General Rev. Dr. Mwawi Chilongozi, the letter emphasized the church’s responsibility to guide believers on political conduct while maintaining spiritual neutrality.
The Assembly warned against the misuse of church platforms for political fundraising, stating that the pulpit should not be used to promote partisan agendas. “There is a tendency to create a platform in the church where politicians compete to raise money. This practice must stop,” the letter stressed.
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CCAP leaders reminded voters to look beyond promises and elect leaders who have a genuine commitment to solving Malawi’s pressing economic problems. They urged congregants to pray and reflect before making their electoral choices, emphasizing that the church’s role is not to endorse parties but to promote moral leadership and accountability.
The message echoes a recent advisory from the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops, which urged citizens to reject corrupt candidates and vote for leaders with a track record of honesty. Both religious groups have called for issue-based politics, free from manipulation and tribal bias.
The warnings come as Malawi grapples with economic hardships, high inflation, and the lingering effects of a devastating El Niño-induced drought in 2024. President Lazarus Chakwera, elected on a promise to fight corruption, now faces criticism over unfulfilled pledges and governance scandals. He is set to contest against former presidents Peter Mutharika, 84, and Joyce Banda, 74, both of whom have faced past allegations of mismanagement and corruption.
With voter apathy on the rise, faith leaders are urging young Malawians to participate actively in the polls, describing their involvement as vital to shaping the nation’s future.
By reinforcing their historic role as a moral compass, Malawi’s churches hope to steer the upcoming elections toward integrity, accountability, and genuine change.
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