They made the remarks during interfaith prayers marking Umodzi Day Celebration currently underway at Chilimampunga Ground in Lilongwe being presided over by president Lazarus Chakwera.

For instance, Sheik Yusuf Chibwana of Muslim Faith and Priest Patrick Galawanda from the Rastafarian religion said unity and peace are foundations for development, and have since urged politicians to promote tolerance among the citizenry ahead of the 2025 tripartite elections.