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Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who was reported missing earlier this week, and his partner Steven Monjeza, came out of seclusion to give a brief news conference today in the administrative capital of Lilongwe. The couple, who received a presidential pardon on a 14-year hard labor sentence for having a “symbolic wedding,” called President Bingu wa Mutharika a “tolerant president."
Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who was reported missing earlier this week, and his partner Steven Monjeza, came out of seclusion to give a brief news conference today in the administrative capital of Lilongwe, the AFP is reporting.
The couple, who received a presidential pardon on a 14-year hard labor sentence for having a “symbolic wedding,” called President Bingu wa Mutharika a “tolerant president."
The couple said in a joint statement, "The President has demonstrated that he is a caring father, a considerate and tolerant President. We wish him good health in his everyday endeavours as he continues leading the country to respecting human rights and to economic prosperity."
The couple then asked the media to respect their privacy.
"So much has been said and written about us, both positive and negative. We think this is the time for us to be given an opportunity to enjoy our freedom," they said.
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