Dear Kamuzu Banda
Sir, sorry that I have to write you at this time of the year, and at a time when your soul is peacefully Resting In eternal Peace. But, I am sure that wherever you are, as the founder of the nation, and one who was booted out of power on reasons of dictatorship, to pave way for multiparty democracy, you could be more concerned about the plight of Malawians, fifteen years down the line, since your tragic fall from echelons of power, and about a decade ago since your demise.
I write you because I think we have derailed and need peaceful intervention of saints to pray for our country. Knowing that you are closer to canonised saints up there, I thought you would confide in them. We have not gone too far the bad way, but certainly political leaders are taking us too far there.
We refuse this.
Sir, in my beautiful country, I never knew I had to come from a particular region until a while ago. I never knew I had to search for my tribe till days ago. I never knew my parents come from two different tribes and regions till a week ago. I am now left wondering, figuring out my tribe. My surname is not enough, where I am presently staying matters even more.
You may think I am the only one in this predicament, nay, there are several others experiencing it this way.
You see, it is now important that one knows where s/he comes from. It will soon be a basis for one’s selection into the university. It may also give one an advantage or two over others to get somewhere in this society… so on and so forth.
Leaders, fifteen years after you were dethroned, are publicly uttering divisive and tribalist speeches. They are openly referring to Malawians as Southerners, Central(lers), Northerners and Easterners. And, they go as far as referring to one region as only being a friend to the rest, for instance, “anzathu a [ku chagawo chakuti].
In fact, statistics have been worked out to demonstrate how much more people of particular regions contribute to the country’s GDP. How this can be calculated in a country where each region has people from any other, is a puzzle for your thought.
Sir, how best do you explain it when appointments are being made based on political, tribal and regional belonging? You may frown, but that is some reality.
Well, it could be coincidence that those who qualify and please the appointing authority every time there is a vacancy for top positions are only those from one system of thought. However, should it still read as coincidence when it goes beyond three times? I know you have the best answer, you equally have experienced power in abundance, not so?
After all, it is also claimed you are the first architect of this unwritten policy.
Sometimes one would want to blame you. You know what? The whole breed of national leaders, enjoying in the perfumed gardens of power, wealth, corruption, and sycophancy, are products of your mentorship, directly or indirectly.
They have recycled over and over again. Some have lost taste, but still hold on to the stage, even when the show is over and curtains have been drawn.
This breed of politicians still practices the type you taught them. Political threats, unilateral decisions, bootlicking, political arrests, a culture of political and party ‘henchmen’ (though gender insensitive) and arrogance. It is not a surprise that most leave the stage, one by one, through an embarrassing vote of no confidence. Ask JZU and Muluzi.
The country has been rocked with issues of third term, open term, bouncing back, section 65, intraparty democracy, lack of party conventions so on and so forth. There is no better explanation than to reveal that these leaders have read the concepts of democracy but can not practice them, they can not upgrade their mental operating systems.
I assure you, a medical doctor working on their brains would recommend a complete overhaul and formatting of their grey matter. It is gone past its usefulness. It should not even get closer to the younger generation for fear of contamination. It is contagious, unfortunately.
Aaah! It is the second time I am writing you. The first time was through The Nation, in 2004. Yes, I was a varsity student then. I could not cope with academic pressure and at the same time writing you from time to time. Hence, the break. I do not promise, but once in a while, I will be writing you.
Rest in eternal Peace.
Mudakana Kamuzu… Mululilanji?
so you worship and pray to the dead, when Jesus who is alive can respond to your prayers better? What is your problem? Afraid of repenting your sins to get through to him? Jesus is the only answer.
Thank you very much my son for writing me. At least, there are some people down there who still remember me like you. I really feel sorry for all that you have written me. i can’t believe that . You remember i used to preach about unity, no chewa no tumbuka, no lomwe was my song every now and then. But why is Bingu behaving like that? However, am not sure if I remember this guy. But I remember sometime back there was Webster Thom in Thyolo was beaten by then young pioneers upon my command b/c I thought that his son was among those people who wanted to overthrow me. Before, i proceed is Tembo still there? This guy was very bad.Actually, he was the one who introduced quota system, but as you know whenever something goes bad the President is always to blame. Is he the current Minister of Education? I guess he is the one behind that quota system. He used to tell me that he hates Tumbukas, and i was constantly telling him that he would not become the president of Malawi b/c of his attitude. you remember, I gave my position to Gwanda instead of giving him b/c I knew that Tembo was a bad person. Otherwise, sorry for what you have informed me, i will try to convey your grievances to God since am a little bit closer here though not much. Please, keep me updated. Your former President. Ngwazi Dr.H.Kamuzu Banda.
This article does not maake sense at all.The writer of this letter does not know that he is fooling himself. He thinks that we can also be fooled. You were the same peole who were against Banda and today what are you trying to say?.Malalwians I think some of us who write such no sense we have to be taken to Zomba Mental Hospital. How can you write a letter to a soul, which soul will read your letter. Anyansa kodi mwasowa nkhani mukutichititsa manyazi.Do you know that many people who are not Malawinans also go to this website.Shame on you people who write such this no sense. People will think that there are no educated peo[ple in Malawi.
Well, you have written your letter to the wrong man. Bingu is no worse han Kamuzu. Maybe you should have addressed your letter to Mandela who has demonstrated how to forgive the oppressors and build a rainbow nation where every creed and race finds an equal place. Or if you like addressing dead people then direct your letter to Mwanawasa. He was an inclusive leader and spoke against the evil Mugabe when our Bingu was busy taking notes from the dictator and he’s now putting them into practice.
Oh please, not Kamuzu! May he forever gnash his teeth in hell.
Gaga
Are the Eagle’s Talons Slipping?
http://article.wn.com/view/2009/11/27/Are_the_Eagles_Talons_Slipping/
Give your self more prayers, the struggle of the earth is in men, heaven struggle with be between you and your God. Many a times I have seen missing comments, because someone don’t want to hear, but never stopped because I do know the nature of people. Most of us are deaf than the deaf person by nature.
A lot of things happened in month of Novermber, historian can use the news world world to follow missing part of the puzzle because different places carries a small portion. Bingu Already got himself a new contract with people by being clear that he will only serve this as last term, that is more like repenting, trying to stop all this noise. Lets work together and oppose where we feel like.
Life goes on
Well put
In those days and years promotions and selection to tertiary institutions was following KKT (Kamuzu-Kadzamira-Tembo) principle. But now it is the infamous MTL Ltd (Mulanje-Thyolo Limited). Where is Malawi heading to now with arrest of the son of the north in the name of Harry Mkandawire?
Is Kamuzu terror system coming back? Where is Atcheya, your person has started the terror campaign you were forewarning us about during the last campaign period.
I STRONGLY DO NOT AGREE WITH WRITING LETTERS TO THE DEAD. THERE IS NOTHING THAT THE DEAD MAN CAN DO TO OUR COUNTRY. LET US DESIST FROM THE WORSHIP OF THE DEAD. GOD DOES NOT CONDONE THIS. MAY GOD HELP OPEN OUR EYES TO SEE WHAT PLANS HE HAS FOR OUR NATION!
Mfana wayambiranso eti? Zakugele zija? Ok? Nde uli nd ojinga? Dikira tiyankha zmenezi. Let me tell clement, phoya and of course myself. Sooner than later. Freedom of expression
Isn’t it funny that you are complaining to the same Kamuzu who was the first to introduce the quota system that you hate today. Mwapenga nayo quota eti?