Mutharika Assures Malawians of Good Health

President Professor has assured Malawians that he is in good health, dismissing circulating rumours about his death as false and baseless.

Mutharika said it was both “funny and unfortunate” that some individuals have continued wishing him dead, noting that such claims date back to 2016 when similar reports alleged he had died in the United States.

He also referenced a past prophecy by which claimed he would die in December 2016, expressing disappointment that such narratives persist.

“Never wish somebody dead; you never know who will die first,” said Mutharika.

He described the circulation of false death reports as “stupid, laughable and silly,” adding that he does not understand the motives behind those spreading such misinformation.

The former president emphasized that while death is inevitable for everyone, speculation about individuals’ deaths while they are alive is irresponsible and misleading.

On national issues, Mutharika said this is not the time for political rallies but for rebuilding the country. He noted that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) found a struggling economy and is focused on addressing key challenges such as foreign exchange shortages and fuel supply.

He said the fuel situation is improving, with queues reportedly reducing and more tankers arriving in the country. He expressed optimism that service stations would soon have adequate fuel supplies and urged Malawians not to panic.

Mutharika also pointed to global factors, including tensions in the Middle East, as contributing to economic pressures, stressing that Malawi is not alone in facing such challenges.

He further commended Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Brian Banda for his leadership, saying he has resumed following MBC radio and television due to improved programming.

The former president added that he is scheduled to attend a private family ceremony on Saturday in Thyolo, where he will lay wreaths at his brother’s tombstone before greeting people at Goliati on his way back to Blantyre.