Monsignor Boniface Tamani of the Catholic Church has spoken against calls for the country to adopt a new system of governance, saying such calls are divisive.
Fr. Tamani’s remarks come as some sections of society are propagating for the adoption of federalism as a system of government which Malawi should adopt allegedly to ensure equitable distribution of resources from the central government.
Proponents of the system, most of who are from the Northern Region of Malawi have argued that governments that have been in power have not prioritised development of the region.
However, speaking during Stella Marris Secondary School golden jubilee in Blantyre on Saturday, Monsignor Tamani said federalism cannot be the solution to the problems that the country may be facing.
“Much as we all want our communities to be developed, Malawi already has numerous national challenges that should be addressed by all of us,” he reasoned.
“This country is under-developed and if we want to change the system of government it will mean distributing resources to small provinces or state. Already we have corruption in our midst. How sure are we that these meagre resources will be managed well,” he queried.
According to Fr.Tamani, federalism and secession calls are being made by people who do not love the country and have selfish motives.
“Those calling for federalism, especially from the Church, are not doing so out of love. They have selfish reasons for doing so, because if one loves this country, they would be propagating unity, as a norm.”
“It is sad to hear a member of the clergy, supporting this system. The voice of God does not speak division, God speaks unity. When you hear a member of the clergy supporting this kind of division, know that they are not speaking what God taught us,” he challenged.
Information Minister Kondwani Nankhumwa said recently that Malawi Government intends to embark on a national wide civic education tour on the question of federalism and secession.
He said if need be the exercise will end into an open referendum on the two matters.
I don’t expect Fr. Tamani cannot come in open today after a long hibernation for fear to speak of injustice in Malawi. If the church is there to provide a solution to human problems, then your blind eye on injustices is very questionable.
Basically, the southern bishops mislead people in Malawi by endorsing wrong choices on the pretence that God has said so. Which God do you ple serve? Let Malawi decide by the True Almighty GOD
I feel pitty for all blind sheep around you people. Based on report above it sounds you’re intellectually horizontal on matters of federalism. I think the speach was indeed meant for secondary school pupils. That arguement can’t hold water among intellectuals.
It is higher time we have followed leaders blindly while they advance the selfish motives. It is not only ‘kumpoto’ which advocate federalim, Malawians need it more than anyone else
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Hmmm atumbuka simuzatheka plse advocate for secession nafe sitikufunani ata.Muzikagawa nyanja ndi mataifa uko.
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Mukutikakamiianji yes we want to leave us alone
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TAMANI is a total lir and his speech is too ungodly. The clergy must side sections that propagate equity regardless of whichever system of government. Tamani, keep yourself at bay.
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Kkk tamani just discuss ur uguly issues surrounding ur church not federalism,you are failed man.church leader supporting nepotism,tribalism,regionalism etc.imagine the whole MUST university on somebodys farm ?? .nosense kamapangeni mathanyula anuyo ndi ansembewo mxiiiii shupiti sinanga a papa avomeleza ma gay ndi ma lesbians kkkkkkkkkk
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Fr Tamani is rt thw clergy should preach about peace not division.
Tweet PSI dont think all the northerners will accept that division to happen which the greedy and mentaly maljusted clergy and political leaders are advocating.
Majority knows that some failed political leaders are behind this stupid federation. Abwere amangidwepo watizunzitsa mokwana. Ngakhale ndili wacigawo capakati koma palibepo tangible sense za federation apa.
Tinacotsa ulamuliro wa citaganya zaka zambuyomu pomwe anthu ambiri anafa lero wina mwana osapola pamcombo mkumati tibwelere kucitaganya comwecija zowona? Kulozedwa eti? Kuzimbidwa eti? Ulukhu eti?
A Tamani pitirizani kulalika uthenga wacikondi pakati pathu. Uthenga wanu waku stella maris dzulo was more powerful. Osamva sazamvanso.
Fr. Tamani more fireeeeeeee!!!!!.
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It is not good for a person of religion such as Fr Tamani to propose a very shallow of unity. It is the DPP government that is promoting disunity by appointing people into high government posititions from the Lomwe tribe and from the south only. I urge men of religion to be impartial and non-partisan in their advice. Let Peter Mutharika and his DPP backtrack from naked nepotism and tribalism to promote unity.
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What you should be forcefully against is the tendency of the directors from the north who luke to fill their offices with the people. That is the issue tha concern ordinary Malawians and not political appointments. Tell me, what did you benefit from Chihana’s second vice-presidency or Khumbo’s vice-presidency? Is it truly Bingu who st least put some tangible infrastructure there in the north?
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Farther, ur views are ur views. I hope you had also listened to the opressed Notherners and centrals. Even Jesus Spock for the oppressed. We are suffering as centralers. We know u are from south but as man of God don’t be selfish or promote selfishness either. Surely God will punish you. Understand what is the matter, not history. We know our smallness and need for unity, but love is beyond fear of divident. Your doctrine is misguiding as it does refine how can the two regions can stop crying of misallocations lomweisim and what have u
Tweet PSdon’t think this can be buried, the debate is huge and we will show you that is love.
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Father Tamani.
I heard your ceremony. Facts and truth are different from an opinion. I guess you should have made it clear that it’s simply your opinion and not necessarily the right thing.
I could also suggest that we take emotions out of this debate. Does it matter if the one leading federalism is priest, teacher or village headman?. Would be better to dwell on the facts than people’s calling, titles or indeed profession. If one wanted to contribute to your thinking for sure he should refrain from describing you otherwise than what you have opined on. Afterall is there any Man of God who is upright nowadays?. Search yourself Father Reverand!! And you took to the pulpit knowing no one would respond to the contrary. Is that not misuse of pulpit?
Whilst supporting quarter system in your suggestions, you actually presented something that actually does not exist at the moment. The current debate on quota system is not about secondary schools in the same district. It’s inter district. It’s not about Bwaila and Chisapo, the debate is actually about Lilongwe and Rumphi for instance or sometimes even interregional.
You also fell short when you said the quota system should be fixed better. What exactly does that mean Father? When giving opinion be clear and have suggestions, others for example have suggested to scrap it off as a measure of fixing the situation. They provided an alternative that people can debate further but what do you really mean by fix it? Too vague.
Father? Did you also imply that students that get poor grades are those who come from resource limited families? Is this an emotion or a fact? Facts are needed to convince people. Because you seem to suggest that we should also have a quarter system based on poverty or indeed school status? Wooo!!! Now I am a student who was at Phwenzi Boys and I am repeating at Ngwangwa Community xool. Who am I Father? How do you deal with my situation? It’s wise you know to first debate within yourself the implication of what you want to say before you actually say it. This situation is quite delicate and need suggestions that make it better not worse.
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Sometimes it’s better to remain quiet on issues that are controversial as a church Minister rather than put yourself in the spot light. I hold you in high esteem but on this one you have goofed. You would have given a debate a chance rather than take a position by quashing the whole concept.
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What else can we expect from a former member of Bingu’s presidential Advisory Council? We are happy is back from hibernation after eating blue scones.
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Fr. Tamani, can you please find the right platform for than civic education. I feel the Stella Marris was not the right one.
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