the instruction by opposition New Republican Party (NRP)president Gwanda Chakuamba that the Alhomwe be beaten up by the genera public should they “behave pompously”, Police in the northern Malawi town of Karonga arrested Mr. Chakuamba on Monday, January 9.

According to The Nation newspaper, Mr. Chakuamba was rushed to hospital soon after the arrest as his blood pressure rose bringing concern over his health. He was discharged on the same Monday and returned to Police custody. He is expected to answer charges of propagating violence in court today.