Fear at Parliament After Suspected Witchcraft Material Found at Entrance in Malawi

Proceedings at Malawi’s Parliament were briefly overshadowed this week after an unidentified object believed to be a traditional charm was discovered near the main entrance to the parliamentary chamber, prompting concern among lawmakers, staff, and visitors.

Speaker Sameer Suleman informed Parliament that the object had been found at an entrance frequently used by legislators and members of the public. While assuring the House that the item posed no immediate physical threat, he acknowledged that its presence had caused unease within the institution.

Addressing lawmakers, Suleman humorously appealed to the unknown owner to come forward and reclaim the object, noting that such items could create unnecessary alarm in a place dedicated to conducting national business. His remarks triggered laughter across the chamber and quickly attracted attention beyond Parliament.

Within hours, videos and reports of the incident spread across social media platforms, where Malawians responded with jokes, memes, and speculation about the charm’s origin and purpose.

Some social media users suggested the object may have been left by a lawmaker seeking supernatural assistance ahead of a heated parliamentary debate, while others jokingly described it as an unusual lobbying tactic. The incident became one of the most widely discussed topics in the country.

Authorities have not identified who left the object, what it represented, or how it managed to reach the entrance of one of Malawi’s most important public institutions without being detected.

Beyond the online humour, the incident also raised questions about security procedures at Parliament and how such an object was able to pass through existing screening measures unnoticed.

Despite the unanswered questions, many Malawians viewed the episode as a rare moment of national amusement amid the often serious nature of parliamentary affairs.

As of publication, no individual had come forward to claim ownership of the object, and the mystery surrounding the charm remained unresolved.