Muslim Eagles Urged to Desist from Corruption
By Yusuf Daisa
Muslim police officers in Malawi have been urged to avoid corrupt practices to meet the high expectations of Malawians. This call was made by the Secretary General of the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM), Alhajj Dr. Twaib Lawe, during an elective annual conference of the Southern Region Muslim Eagles held in Blantyre.
“Many people associate police officers with corruption, which compromises national security, weakens law enforcement, and erodes public trust. I have advised Muslim police officers to remain faithful and honest in their duties because, in Islam, corruption is a sin. They must do things the right way to become the best officers they can be,” Dr. Lawe said.
Dr. Lawe emphasized that Muslim police officers need to wake up and uphold the principle of integrity, as their positions are an Amana (trust). He urged them to align their behavior with Islamic values, which stress the importance of good deeds.
“I have also learned that the group is constructing a mosque at Kanjeza Training School. As MAM, we will visit them to explore how we can assist in this project,” he added.
Outgoing Chairperson of the Southern Region Muslim Eagles, Inspector Jawadu Saidi, encouraged Muslim police officers to attend gatherings at their stations. He explained that these meetings provide opportunities for networking and serve as reminders to uphold the values of good character when performing their duties.
“We are aware that people associate us with malpractice, but we assure the public that, as police officers, we will work diligently to enforce the law and protect citizens. This group will continue to remind each other of the good deeds Islam encourages,” Inspector Saidi stated.
In his acceptance speech, newly elected Chairperson Detective Sub-Inspector Cedrick Nsanama, who won the position with 44 out of 74 votes, pledged to improve the welfare of Muslim police officers.
“I thank Allah for giving me the opportunity to lead this group. I have a team of hardworking individuals who will assist me in achieving our objectives. As the former treasurer and part of the organizing committee for this AGM, I also want to express my gratitude to the sponsors for making this event a success,” Nsanama said.
Other newly elected members include Sub-Inspector AbdulMajeed Mponda as Vice Chair (with 18 votes), Sub-Inspector Loveness Kaondo as Secretary General (with 39 votes), and Inspector Edwin Bakali as Treasurer General (with 39 votes).
A total of 74 Muslim police officers from the Southern Region attended the elective annual general conference, which was held on September 8, 2024, at Blantyre Lodge.
