By Collins Blaimu Mbewe
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The proposal to set a presidential age restrict in Malawi between 30 and 75 has sparked intense debate.
While some argue that this restrict would make sure the president stays energetic and able to dealing with the calls for of the workplace, others see it as discriminatory and undemocratic.
On one hand, setting an higher age restrict might forestall older people from holding the presidency, doubtlessly bringing in contemporary views and concepts.
However, this argument is predicated on assumptions that older people lack the psychological competence and vigor required for the workplace, which isn’t supported by scientific proof.
On the opposite hand, implementing an higher age restrict might be seen as ageism, discriminating towards people based mostly on their age reasonably than their {qualifications} or skills.
The Malawi Network of Older Persons (MANEPO) strongly opposes the proposed modification, arguing that it infringes upon the democratic rights of all Malawians to take part within the democratic course of.
Ultimately, the choice to set a presidential age restrict ought to be based mostly on info and proof, reasonably than assumptions or biases.
It’s essential to contemplate the potential penalties of such a restrict and be sure that it doesn’t unfairly limit the rights of any particular person or group.
Behind this, are urgents of the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and it’s officers, who’re admitting that MCP and it’s presidential candidate Dr Lazarus Chakwera have failed miserably and Malawians’ would by all means through for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate and vote for Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, who’s a confirmed chief, who as soon as introduced the misplaced observe economic system again to regular in Malawi from 2014 to 2020.
Let Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Dr Lazarus Chakwera meet Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on the poll, on 16 September 2025.
Disclaimer: The views expressed within the article are these of the writer not of The Maravi Post or Editor
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