Former ruling DPP cancels Masintha rally over Poppy Day commemoration

By Chisomo Phiri

The former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has cancelled the political rally that was scheduled for this Sunday at Masintha Ground in Lilongwe.

In a statement, the party’s spokesperson Shadric Namalomba says the rally has been postponed until further notice to allow its members join all Malawians in commemorating Remembrance Day, which falls on November 11 every year.

“To the war veterans living, we thank, salute and wish you good health and long life. To the fallen heroes may their souls rest in eternal peace,”says Namalomba in a statement.

Namalomba



The party’s president Arthur Peter Mutharika left the country last week through Chileka International Airport in Blantyre on a private trip accompanied by former first lady Gertrude Mutharika, but details of their trip have remained confidential.

Commonwealth member States commemorate Remembrance Day (Poppy Day) each year to honour those who volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought and died for freedom during the First and Second Wars.