Malawi Muslims Official Website
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Home
  • Religion
  • Business
  • Health
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World
Contact Us
  • Home
  • Religion
  • Business
  • Health
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World
No Result
View All Result
Malawi Muslims Official Website
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Religion
  • Business
  • Health
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World
Home Politics
“I am apolitical” Mr Shaibu Ajassie Denies Belonging to DPP

“I am apolitical” Mr Shaibu Ajassie Denies Belonging to DPP

Bright Malenga by Bright Malenga
2 years ago
in Politics
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
0
SHARES
95
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

The Chief Commissioner of Islamic Commission for Justice and Freedom (ICJF) Mr Shaibu Ajassie has been appointed as the Chairperson of Forum for Democracy and Rights Defenders (FDRD), a forum aimed at defending democracy and Human Rights for Malawians.

RELATED POSTS

“Time for Development, Not Politics” — Deputy Minister of Local Government

Local Government Deputy Minister Halima Daud Advises Chiefs to stay away from Corruption

Muslims Urged to Respect Leaders

Mr Ajassie is accused of supporting the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) .

In this Exclusive Interview , Bright Malenga is talking to Mr Ajassie on his appointment and political life.

Bright Malenga: You have been appointed the Chairperson of FDRD. What should Malawians expect during your tenure in office?

Mr Shaibu Ajassie: Firstly, let me say FDRD is a forum composed of five Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). Some of these CSOs are my own Islamic Commission for Justice and Freedom (ICJF) , Civil Society Platform for Contact and Dialogue and Steam of Life Malawi among others.

The aim of the forum is to defend our democracy that we fought for in 1990s.

As the leader of the forum , I will make sure to defend Malawi democracy by making sure that Tonse Alliance Government is fulfilling what it promised Malawians. Malawians are tired of unfulfilled promises so as the leader of FDRD, I will make sure that Tonse Alliance is walking the talk.

Bright Malenga: Why do Malawians believe in the capabilities of Mr Ajassie? Who is this man ?

Mr Shaibu Ajassie: Shaibu Abdul Rahman Ajassie is a Muslim born in Zomba district and based in Blantyre.

In 1990, Ajassie formed a Dawa group called Noor Islamic Dawa and I was a Director. In 1994 my Dawa group started a program in schools called Know your Religion and Defend It among Muslim students. Also we started IFTAR project in secondary schools.

In 1997, Ajassie appointed to be a secretary General of Islamic Dawa Association and it was chaired by Sheikh Karim Kamwendo.

In 2000, Ajassie was appointed to represent all Muslims in this country at National Aids Commission ( NAC). I was among 63 team members.

In 2002, Ajassie went to South Africa and in South Africa in 2004, Ajassie formed an organization called Malawian South African Muslim Community Association. And it was registered in 2010 , Ajassie became Director General.

In 2013 , Ajassie came back from RSA and in 2014 formed Islamic Commission for Justice and Freedom by then it was a Taskforce. In 2015 ICJF registered as NGO and Ajassie became its Chief Commissioner.

In 2019 Ajassie appointed as NFRA Board Director by former President Arthur Peter Mutharika.

In 2020, Ajassie has been appointed to lead Forum for Democracy and rights Defenders (FDRD) and with that experience,
I can see that I will deliver.

ADVERTISEMENT

Bright Malenga: Some people say you were a DPP supporter and you may connive with your friends to come up with the forum to frustrate the Tonse Alliance Government. Why are you a political party member instead of being a true human rights defender?

Mr Shaibu Ajassie: I have never been a DPP but I work with the current Government. I will also work with the Tonse Alliance Government to make sure that it is delivering its promises. I can never be against the current Government but as a forum , we will make sure that Malawians who voted for them on 23rd June, 2020 are satisfied with their governance.

Bright Malenga: You are denying that you were a DPP supporter yet former President Peter Mutharika gave you a position at NFRA. That was paying you for being loyal to the party. Why are you dumping DPP now?

Mr Shaibu Ajassie: No. At NFRA, I was getting MK 112,000/ 3 Months. What kind of payment was that? I have never supported any party. I am just a human rights defender.

Bright Malenga: Are you ready to work with the Tonse Alliance Government? Don’t you see it becoming a burden looking at your relationship with the DPP regime?

Mr Shaibu Ajassie: As I already said , I work with the current Government. I am ready to work with the new Government to uplift the lives of Malawians. The Government has to fulfil its promises such as giving Malawians cheap fertilizer.

Feedback: malengabright@gmail.com.

ShareTweetSend

Related Posts

“Time for Development, Not Politics” — Deputy Minister of Local Government
Featured

“Time for Development, Not Politics” — Deputy Minister of Local Government

by Twaha Chimuka
June 13, 2022
0
0

Deputy Minister of Local Government Halima Daud has asked Malawians to prioritize developing the country and not politics. Daud who...

Read more

Local Government Deputy Minister Halima Daud Advises Chiefs to stay away from Corruption

Muslims Urged to Respect Leaders

Chilima to travel to USA with an entourage of 15 from his office

Matola Hails Darusunnah Foundation for Responding to Govt’s Call to Assist Survivors of Natural Disasters

Matola Urges Muslim Youths to Pursue Both Islamic and Secular Education

Next Post

Man Jailed for Defiling 6 Year Old Girl

Chakwera Stresses on Economic Integration in SADC

Chakwera Stresses on Economic Integration in SADC

  • Seek Knowledge Regardless of Age – Muslims Advised

    Seek Knowledge Regardless of Age – Muslims Advised

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Dowa Council Elects Former Journalist Mayamiko Kambewa as Chairperson

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Fuel Prices Go Up in Malawi

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • MAM Donates Wheelchairs to Physically Challenged Persons in Machinga

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • MAM Disagrees With Abolishment of Death Penalty

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Seek Knowledge Regardless of Age – Muslims Advised

Seek Knowledge Regardless of Age – Muslims Advised

May 11, 2022
Dowa Council  Elects Former  Journalist Mayamiko  Kambewa as Chairperson

Dowa Council Elects Former Journalist Mayamiko Kambewa as Chairperson

July 29, 2021
Fuel Prices Go Up in Malawi

Fuel Prices Go Up in Malawi

March 8, 2021
MAM Donates Wheelchairs to Physically Challenged Persons in Machinga

MAM Donates Wheelchairs to Physically Challenged Persons in Machinga

February 16, 2022

Malawian Muslims Chased at Asian Muslims Milad–un-Nabee Feast

78

Supreme Council of Ulama Says Eid Adha Tuesday

28

Fatima Rajab the Guardian Angel, Abandoned for Refusing to Denounce Islam

24

MACRA BANS RADIO ISLAM PROGRAM

20
Government Set to Roll Out Worker’s Compensation Fund Administration

Government Set to Roll Out Worker’s Compensation Fund Administration

July 2, 2022
Daud Asks Athletes to Combine Talent and Education

Daud Asks Athletes to Combine Talent and Education

June 27, 2022
KUHES Raises Over MK8 Million for the Underprivileged Students

KUHES Raises Over MK8 Million for the Underprivileged Students

June 20, 2022
Sunbird Tourism PLC Posts Mk749 Million Profit

Sunbird Tourism PLC Posts Mk749 Million Profit

June 20, 2022

Connect

Recent News

Government Set to Roll Out Worker’s Compensation Fund Administration

Government Set to Roll Out Worker’s Compensation Fund Administration

July 2, 2022
Daud Asks Athletes to Combine Talent and Education

Daud Asks Athletes to Combine Talent and Education

June 27, 2022
KUHES Raises Over MK8 Million for the Underprivileged Students

KUHES Raises Over MK8 Million for the Underprivileged Students

June 20, 2022

Faith Podcast

Swalah 101

Islamic Finance

Ramadhan

Akudziwanji Za Chisilamu

Categories

  • Analysis
  • Business
  • Column
  • Crime and Society
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Featured
  • General
  • Health
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Religion
  • Sports

News in Pictures

Amir Jakhura
Amir Jakhura Addressing the Journalists
Some of the beneficiaries

© 2022 Malawi Muslims Official Website -Website by Freelance Web Solutions.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Religion
  • Business
  • Health
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World

© 2022 Malawi Muslims Official Website -Website by Freelance Web Solutions.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?
-
00:00
00:00

Queue

Update Required Flash plugin
-
00:00
00:00
Go to mobile version