Monsignor Patrick Thawale

Monsignor Patrick Thawale is a prominent Malawian religious leader and the Chairperson of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), an influential civil society organization. He is known for his advocacy for peace, democracy, and national dialogue in Malawi. Thawale has often used his platform to call for unity among political leaders and to emphasize the importance of responsible governance, especially during election periods. His recent remarks during the National Prayers for the Signing of the Peace Declaration highlighted the critical need for presidential candidates to demonstrate their commitment to peace by participating in events that symbolize national unity, contrasting sharply with the absence of leaders from the Democratic Progressive Party and Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu.