Malawi: Police Arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba Raises Alarming Questions Over Criminalisation of Dissent

Malawi: Police Arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba Raises Alarming Questions Over Criminalisation of Dissent

A police warrant issued by the Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court, now in the possession of Nyasatimes, reveals that the arrest of former Minister of Trade and MCP presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba stems from remarks he made during a joint press briefing with Jessie Kabwila -- a briefing in which they raised concerns of possible electoral fraud by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Former Trade Minister & MCP Runningmate Vitumbiko Mumba Arrested in Lilongwe Over Post-Election Remarks

By Staff Reporter Police in Lilongwe have this morning arrested former Minister of Trade and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) runningmate Vitumbiko Mumba in what is fast becoming one of the most dramatic post-election developments. According to highly-placed police sources, Mumba was picked up from his Area 47 residence at exactly 11:30am, before being driven under tight security to Lingadzi Police Station. Although police are yet to issue an officia…

Police Arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba Raises Alarming Questions Over Criminalisation of Dissent - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

A police warrant issued by the Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court, now in the possession of Nyasatimes, reveals that the arrest of former Minister of Trade and MCP presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba stems from remarks he made during a joint press briefing with Jessie Kabwila — a briefing in which they raised concerns of […] The post Police Arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba Raises Alarming Questions Over Criminalisation of Dissent appeared …