Former Malawian Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo has denied allegations circulating on social media that he is involved in plans to organize demonstrations against President Peter Mutharika’s newly elected administration. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Mtambo described the reports as “completely false and malicious,” urging citizens to ignore such propaganda and focus on promoting peace and unity following the 2025 general elections.
Mtambo emphasized the need for national healing and cooperation, calling on Malawians to give the new government the space and support it needs to deliver on its campaign promises. He stressed that this is a crucial time for the country to unite and back efforts that advance development rather than those that divide it. As the vice president of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) and leader of the Citizens for Transformation (CFT) movement, Mtambo’s focus remains on strengthening democracy, promoting civic responsibility, and ensuring accountability through dialogue.
The statement comes amid heightened political tension and speculation after President Mutharika warned that unnamed civil‑society organizations were allegedly plotting protests to destabilize his administration. Mutharika claimed to have “intelligence” about groups meeting secretly to plan demonstrations, a claim that sparked widespread criticism from human‑rights groups and governance advocates. Mtambo’s name surfaced in online chatter because of his prominent role in leading the 2019‑2020 mass protests against the then‑Mutharika government.
Several civil‑society organizations have echoed Mtambo’s call for calm and unity, urging Malawians to hold the new government accountable through lawful and peaceful means rather than reacting to unverified information online. As the political environment stabilizes after the elections, responsible communication by public figures like Mtambo is vital to prevent misinformation and foster national reconciliation. The situation highlights the need for careful consideration and verification of information to promote a peaceful and stable transition in Malawi.
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