Government has threatened to deal with anyone behind rumours hovering on the social media claiming that President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera who is also torchbearer of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is critically ill.

The past two days social media has been awash with rumours that President Chakwera is critically ill and some went further to claim that the President is no more.

But speaking with the press government spokesperson Moses Kunkuyu said the state is monitoring of the hoax and warned the general public to desist from spreading fake rumours.

“I can confirm to you that President Chakwera is fit and will soon be touring some government projects across the country,” said Kunkuyu.

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera is from tomorrow scheduled to grace and attend Presidential Golf Charity Tournament at Limbe Country Club in Blantyre.

Proceeds of the tournament will be channeled towards assisting needy students in University and to people affected various natural disasters.