Minister Kezzie Msukwa Accuses Ben Phiri Of Funding Blantyre, Mzuzu Demos

Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa accused Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament Ben Phiri of sponsoring series of demonstrations that are taking place in Blantyre and Mzuzu this morning.

The development resulted into delay of Parliament proceedings as Phiri demanded evidence from the minister over the allegations.

Second Deputy Speaker of the August House, Aisha Adams asked Msukwa to give the house the evidence of his accusations towards Phiri.

However, Msukwa failed to produce the evidence as he said he heard it from another parliamentarian.

The Second Deputy Speaker then asked Msukwa to withdraw his remarks of which he did.

Different groups in Blantyre and Mzuzu have organized demonstrations over the cost of living and socio-economic challenges rocking the country.

Bon Kalindo, former parliamentarian is the one leading the Blantyre protests and Phunziro Mvula of Social Revolutionary Movement is the one leading Mzuzu demonstrations.

However, the Blantyre demonstrations have failed top take place as there was commotion in the commercial city forcing the Malawi Police Service to disperse the prospective protesters.

Adding to that the lead organizer, Kalindo did not show up, while on the other hand protesters in Mzuzu have started their march.