University of Malawi students have backed down from their planned protest after officials promised to fix a major problem. Former student union president Humble CS Bondo met with university bosses and police at Zomba District Council on Tuesday. The meeting focused on Bondo's academic appeal that has been stuck in limbo for months. A judge ordered the university to handle the appeal between April 2 and May 2, but nothing happened. Bondo grew frustrated with the endless delays and threatened to organize demonstrations.
University officials finally agreed to process Bondo's appeal within days. They promised to finish the work Thursday and deliver a final decision Friday at 4:30 PM. Bondo decided to cancel the protest temporarily after hearing these promises. He demanded the university put their commitment in writing and share it with him Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM. The former student leader said he wanted to give the university another chance.
The planned demonstrations carried the name JADGIL and would have targeted Vice Chancellor Professor Samson Sajidu. Bondo had organized a vigil at the university if talks failed. Student activists and other supporters are watching closely to see if officials keep their word. Bondo warned that peaceful protests could return if the university breaks its promise. The university has remained silent about the controversy and refuses to comment publicly.
University officials finally agreed to process Bondo's appeal within days. They promised to finish the work Thursday and deliver a final decision Friday at 4:30 PM. Bondo decided to cancel the protest temporarily after hearing these promises. He demanded the university put their commitment in writing and share it with him Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM. The former student leader said he wanted to give the university another chance.
The planned demonstrations carried the name JADGIL and would have targeted Vice Chancellor Professor Samson Sajidu. Bondo had organized a vigil at the university if talks failed. Student activists and other supporters are watching closely to see if officials keep their word. Bondo warned that peaceful protests could return if the university breaks its promise. The university has remained silent about the controversy and refuses to comment publicly.
