Some human rights organizations have condemned remarks made by a senior member of UTM George Saonda that Muslims and Christians cannot work together.

Initial winner of the Dedza East Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary elections Patrick Bandawe, has strongly protested the party’s decision to stripe him off victory and handed it to his contender Julliana Lunguzi.

Efforts of Non-Governmental organisations who are advocating for female candidates have proved futile in Dedza district mainly in the main opposition MCP following the loss of Juliana Lunguzi as the party has only one female MP candidate who will go on its ticket.

Ruling Democratic Progressive Party parliamentarian for Nkhotakota South constituency who is also Secretary General for the party, Griselda Jeffrey, has called on all party followers to exercise peace during party primaries being conducted in various districts of the country.