In Galatians 3:1, the Apostle Paul asked a painful question: “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?”
Today, that same question applies to us. Malawi is increasingly consumed by confusion, intolerance, fear, violence, and endless drama.
Recent weeks have exposed strange, deeply troubling incidents. We have witnessed the brutal mob killings of innocent people sparked by baseless, superstitious rumours regarding the alleged theft of private parts. It is tragic that in 2026, we still kill one another over witchcraft beliefs.
These incidents expose deep-seated political, moral, social, cultural, and spiritual weaknesses in our national foundation.
We proudly claim to be a God-fearing nation, yet we remain shackled to superstition.
As Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:7: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
Our spiritual decay mirrors our leadership. Months ago, charms were reportedly dropped in the National Assembly.
If the leaders entrusted with guiding our nation rely on dark practices, what can we expect from ordinary citizens? We are a country struggling to define its values and identity, drifting rapidly away from faith in God.
The consequences are clear: mob justice, violence, intolerance, and endless political bickering. May the Lord have mercy on us.
Even Kamuzu Day, which should unite us in reflecting on our history, brought only controversy.
Instead of unity, the nation witnessed the tear-gassing of a former president, accompanied by the vengeful message, “You treated us the same way.”
But two wrongs do not make a right. We must break this cycle of political malice and superstition before it completely destroys our national fabric.
Several critical questions now demand answers. Why permit two competing events on the same day, at the same location, like a political Tom and Jerry? Why was a former president blocked from attending?
Furthermore, why were the victims of Kamuzu Banda’s regime sidelined on May 18—the 43rd anniversary of the Mwanza Four assassinations of Dick Matenje, Aaron Gadama, Twaibu Sangala, and David Chiwanga?
Finally, why delegate the official State function to a minister when Malawi has a Vice-President and a Second Vice-President?
These are legitimate concerns. As Apostle Paul famously asked, “Who has bewitched us?”
Constitutionally, the president enjoys the absolute power of delegation. No one disputes that. However, leadership decisions carry profound political and symbolic weight.
Bypassing the constitutional hierarchy creates unnecessary speculation. Malawians naturally read between the lines, and this move strongly suggests political friction between the President and the Vice-President. Whether true or not, public perception is reality in Malawian politics.
These troubling developments underscore the urgent need for true national dialogue. Pretending all is well is foolish.
Celebrating Kamuzu while erasing his victims, tear-gassing a former president, failing to stop witchcraft-related killings, and prioritising a minister over the Vice-President all point to a fractured nation.
The Malawi 2063 vision cannot thrive on such an unstable foundation. We must swallow our pride, set aside narrow political interests, and pursue inclusive national engagement.
As we reflect on these turbulent weeks, Paul’s ancient warning echoes louder than ever: “Foolish Malawians, who has bewitched us?”
