Dr. Merlyne Yolamu

Dr. Merlyne Yolamu is the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, a position in which she is responsible for overseeing law enforcement and ensuring public safety in Malawi. Recently, she has come under scrutiny from human rights advocates, particularly Gift Trapence, who criticized her for the lack of action on political violence cases, following her prior assurances of imminent arrests. Her leadership is pivotal as the country approaches the 2025 elections, with rising concerns about police accountability and political stability.