Tight Security as MCP Officials Set to Appear in Court

Security is tight at the Area 3 Court in Lilongwe, where senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials arrested last weekend are expected to appear.

The officials include Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda, spokesperson Jessie Kabwila, and running-mate in the September 16 elections, Vitumbiko Mumba.

Mumba, who was arrested on Friday last week, is believed to have made an indecent remark, saying “We got this,” at a press conference while Chimwendo Banda was being tried on a murder charge.

It is not yet known whether Kabwila will face any charges.

Meanwhile, other MCP supporters have already arrived at the court.

Face of Malawi will keep you updated as more unfold