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Malawi politicians congratulate Sata, Rupiah concedes defeat
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By Thom Chiumia, Nyasa Times |
September 23, 2011 · 28 Comments |
Malawi political leaders on Friday extended congratulations to newly elected Zambia President Micheal Sata and outgoing president Rupiah Banda conceded electoral defeat, saying it’s time to give way to fresh ideas.
“The people of Zambia have spoken and we must all listen,” Banda told a news conference in Lusaka monitored on state-run Zambia National Broadcasting Corp.
“My generation, the generation of the independence struggle, must now give way to new ideas, ideas for the 21st century.”
Banda urged his supporters to accept the result peacefully and winners to celebrate “with a magnanimous heart.”
He appealed to Zambians to “rally behind” Sata as the new President.
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“Yes, we have different ideas but we both want the same thing, a better Zambia”
Banda said he “genuinely” want Zambia to flourish.
He congratulated Sata for defeating him and becoming tZambia’s fifth President after founding President Kenneth Kaunda, Frederick Chiluba, Levy Mwanawasa and Banda.
“I have no ill feeling in my heart. There is no malice in my words. I wish him well in his years as President. I pray his policies will bear fruit.”
He concluded by saying “it is time for me to say goodbye.”
Malawi leader of opposition and veteran politician John Tembo said he was delighted that an incumbent was defeated in a democratic election.
“It’s a welcome development and we in opposition particularly in Malawi Congress Party congratulate President Sata for his victory,” Tembo said on Zodiak radio.
He described Sata’s victory as a “breakthrough” in the southern African region for the advancement of democracy.
He said “right people are beginning to come up” to rule countries in the region.
Ex-Malawi president Bakili Muluzi has also s congratulated and conveyed his well wishes to newly re-elected Zambian President saying democracy in the region “continues to renew itself”.
“Accept, Your Excellency and dear brother, my wishes for your personal well-being and the prosperity of the people of Zambia, “a message from Muluzi to Sata reads.
Malawi ruling DPP also congratulated President- elect, Sata for emerging victorious in the elections.
DPP secretary general Wakuda Kamanga said the outcome of the Zambia elections is a reflection of people’s choice.
Mzuzu University political commentator Noel Mbowela said Malawi should draw serious lessons from Zambian polls.
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika who has had strained relations with Sata flew to Lusaka on Friday to attend the presidential inauguration.
The Zambian Electoral Commission declared Sata the winner after he received 1,150,045 votes compared with Banda’s 961,796 with 95.3 percent of constituencies counted.
Sata received 43 percent of the vote also contested by many minor parties.
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Tags: Bakili Muluzi, DPP, MCP, Micheal Sata, Rupiah Banda, Zambia
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Thank you for any other great article. The place else may anybody get that type of info in such an ideal method of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I am at the look for such info.
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ReplyThe question is did he actually attend? We were there and we did not see him. where was he sitting? Please inform me.
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ReplyI think there must be some double standards operating among Malawians. You have been saying that you need young blood in politics but you are applauding a 74 year old’s victory in Zambia. Anything can happen
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ReplyBingu had no choice but to go. There is nothing extraordinary about his attendance of Satas inauguration. But the fact is the old man’s DPP stay in power is over. Come 2014 or sooner another Sata will reign. We need some fresh mind not these guys who revere Kamuzu style of leadership. Imagine in the 21st century we have a president who fills our National TV 24 hours a day. He goes to a private wedding poor Malawiana are forced watch the day coz our tv station financed by taxes is forced to presidents activities. Unfortunately his advisors are so dull as to realize that the more he on tv the more mundane he becomes and the more becomes unpooular.
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ReplyBingu ndi bulu…wen sata anali munthu wamba anamutaya koz analibe naye phindu…he deported him from Blantyre to Mchinji pa landlover then kwinako akazionela ku zambia komko(ankati wakula watha)bcoz linali dzana, nde lero wawina jijilijijili ku zambia, manyazi bwanji, akulu adati ukakwera pa nsana wa njovu usamati kunja kulibe mame….manyazi bwanji….
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ReplyThe name itself sounds technologic(SATA) but later on when i saw the photo of the man eishhhhh ndasiwilatu kuti avrika ali mmasi!we dont have young handsome intelectuals there basi kumamkhalila kusagula asing’anga kakakakaaa!bola mjomba che bakili nditu anabwelesa zero phone:) osati zero budget
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