The political temperature is rising, and the stage is set for a historic showdown in the September election! As Blantyre Synod reverends cast their lot, the senior chiefs of Salima district have boldly staked their claim—President Lazarus Chakwera is their choice, and they can’t wait to hand him the mandate to lead Malawi until 2025! The declaration came today from Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, where Senior Chief Kalonga, speaking on behalf of the Salima delegation, delivered a powerful and poetic statement to Chakwera: “Ife September Tikuona Kutalika”—Malawi is ready, primed, and poised to re-elect their visionary leader on September 16!
In the eyes of Chief Kalonga and the Salima traditional leaders, Chakwera’s presidency is nothing less than a divine appointment, a leader sent by the heavens to guide Malawi toward the golden shores of prosperity. The chief lauded Chakwera’s graceful, non-confrontational leadership, throwing down the gauntlet for other politicians to learn from his example. “You do not respond to petty issues,” he remarked. “Salima is behind you. We stand ready to vote for you once again so you can continue developing our beloved nation.”
The chiefs were quick to celebrate the Chakwera administration’s achievements, notably the monumental construction of the Lakeshore M5 Salima-Nkhotakota road—a transformative project that is unlocking the potential of the northern corridor. And in return, President Chakwera reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to building a self-reliant and prosperous Malawi that stands tall on the world stage. “My vision is to make Malawi wealthy and self-reliant,” Chakwera declared, outlining a future built on irrigation farming and strategic development policies that will uplift Malawians.
The rallying cry from Salima’s senior chiefs didn’t go unnoticed. Minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture Richard Chimwendo Banda hailed Chakwera’s exceptional rapport with traditional leaders, crediting this harmonious relationship for simplifying governance across the board. And let’s not forget the 50% increase in chiefs’ honoraria—another move that has endeared the President to grassroots leadership.
The electrifying meeting, graced by an esteemed lineup of Senior Chiefs Kalonga, Khombedza, Makanjila, Pemba, Ndindi, Mwanza, and Kwambiri, along with government luminaries like Higher Education Minister Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has cemented what many already know: President Lazarus Chakwera’s momentum is unstoppable, and Salima is leading the charge to keep him in power!
With the support of Malawians, Chakwera’s presidency is ready to go the distance!
