Hundreds of people joined parliamentarian Bon Kalindo in a historical march in Lilongwe to force Parliament to implement the death penalty on people found guilty of abducting or killing people with albinism.
The protest, which was dubbed “naked march”, started from Area 18 Roundabout through Capital Hotel Roundabout then to Parliament building where the protesters presented a petition.
Dressed in a small red boxer short and a red vest with matching stockings, scarf and syndicate, Kalindo, who seemed jovial and angry at the same time, demanded capital punishment on those involved in the heinous acts.
The heavy presence of armed police officers did not stop the Mulanje South lawmaker from voicing out his demands and warned the law enforcers against arresting any protester, saying the march was being done within the law.
“Amnesty International should not dictate affairs of this country; we have young and educated youths in this country who know what is right for this nation so leave us alone. The police officers who are here should not be feared, am I naked here, if Parliament will not heed to our demands then the House must be dissolved,” said Kalindo attracting applause from the crowd.
A number of people who joined the demos wore only shorts while the ladies were in red T-shirts with tight leggings and chanted songs while carrying placards with anti-albino attacks messages.
Kalindo who, is also a renowned comedian, arrived at his work place half naked and presented the petition to Rumphi East parliamentarian, Kamlepo Kalua, with a message that before the House rises for the budget sitting, Parliament should ensure that the demands have been met.
After receiving the petition, Kalua expressed gratitude saying the petition was timely as it had come at a time the members were to present a bill on anatomy which would see stiff penalties be unleashed on people found with body tissues.
“This is quite in order with anatomy bill that will be tabled in the House. We will come up with something that would address the injustice that is currently taking place in our country, especially the protection of people with albinism,’ said Kalua.
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