Violence erupted today when suspected supporters of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) erected roadblocks in Msundwe, Mpingu and Kasiya, targeting vehicles heading to Mchinji for a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally.

The blockade turned violent, with some vehicles being pelted with stones.

Chimwemwe Chipungu, a DPP member, fell victim to the violence in Mpingu.

Chipungu recounted: “Over fifty men created a makeshift roadblock 20-30 meters from the Mpingu Police checkpoint. They ordered me to stop, searched my vehicle and shouted, “Chipungu uja ndi ameneyi, tiene nayeni”.

The attackers then stoned Chipungu’s car, breaking the windshield, driver’s window and tail light.

Chipungu suspects the blockades are aimed at preventing DPP supporters from attending the Mchinji rally.

Ironically, he was on his way home to Mpingu but was diverted to Lilongwe.

There, he reported the incident to Police Zone 3. Chipungu was driving a BMW 740i.

National Police spokesman Peter Kalaya asked for time to “find out the facts on the ground” when contacted for comment.

Despite MCP intimidation, hundreds attended the DPP rally in Mchinji.

This incident underscores the growing tensions between Malawi’s political parties, threatening democratic stability.