By Chisomo Phiri
Former President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Peter Mutharika has urged people in the country to register and vote in the upcoming general elections, stressing that every vote matters in shaping the country’s future.
Mutharika said this on Sunday at Mulhako wa Alhomwe cultural festival currently at Chonde in Mulanje.
Mutharika took advantage of the event to address some social issues prevalent in the country calling for civic responsibility, social harmony, and protection of vulnerable groups in the country.
He condemned self-harm and suicide, stressing on the value of life and urging those struggling to seek help.
Additionally, he advocated for intergenerational respect, specifically reminding the youth that aging is a natural process and not a sign of witchcraft.
Furthermore, the DPP leader spoke out against child labour and human trafficking.
He also emphasised the importance of education and protecting children’s rights, while urging communities to report suspicious activities and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
Mutharika was booted out of Government in the 2020 Fresh Presidential election.
He got 39.4% of the vote against President Lazarus Chakwera’s 58.6%.
 leader Peter Mutharika has urged people in the country to register and vote in the upcoming general elections, stressing that…){kind=link}