Mutharika urges opposition to be ‘constructive’ in independence day speech
President Bingu wa Mutharika has called on the minority opposition in parliament to be constructive and help his government in achieving its development agenda.
“The future of this country belongs to us all. We need to unite. There should be no pulling each other’s jackets. We should stop jealousy and envy,” President Mutharika told crowds marking 45 years of independence.
He said the opposition should be constructive saying any destructive tactics will not work against his party’s absolute majority in the national assembly.
Mutharika said despite being in majority in the last five years, the opposition failed to frustrate his government and boasted that his government will never be suffocated by the opposition.
“If you failed when you were in majority, you will never succeed,” said the President.
In his speech, President Mutharika highlighted his government’s focus on Agriculture and Food Security pointing out that the subsidized fertilizer programme will continue to be his government’s priority with the price of the commodity pegged at K500 this growing season.
Malawi grew enough to feed its 13 million people for the first time in seven years in 2006, following a series of poor harvests blamed on drought.
Last year, Malawi produced a bumper harvest of 3.3 million tonnes of maize, also credited to the subsidies.
He also said his government has realised that energy, mining and industrial development are critical to the economic growth and development of the country.
Mutharika said he was proud that since he took over power, the country has been experiencing an economic growth from 7% in 2005 and said the projected growth this year is at 9 %.
“We need to celebrate that our economic policies are good and we will continue to build on the strong economic foundation we have already laid down and maintain sustainable economic growth to develop the country and better the lives of Malawians,” he said.
Mutharika also pledged to continue appointing women in influential positions and cited his choice of Joyce Banda as first female vice president and 11 female ministers in his cabinet.
In front of a cheering crowd of cheering supporters, Mutharika said: “Amai a Bingu woyee! I can assure you that women will continue to be given key positions.”
The President later watched the final event, a football friendly match between Malawi and Swaziland.
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Give Bingu a chance, i dislike pessimists. By the way does anyone know where my friend cowboy spareribs kanthiti is? Nyasatimes is no longer the same without you, are u dead? pls come back we could disagree but thats the past, I hope u come back refreshed without foul language, please come back i miss you dear friend. abafana pls bring my friend back this is not funny.
yours truly madamme zekile
Its too late Sisterzekile,its too late,Cowboy Kanthiti Spareribs is no more ,he will be buried on saturday next to his mothers in Punta Gorda on saturday.I know that you were blessed and lucky to have been one who’s life he touched with warmth so infinite.
He said this before he went;When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears,be happy that i have had so many years.
ooh please Ginger breadwoman are u sure? am so sad how come? he didnt say bye? am in tears right now sob sob
You must be aware that he was shot while doing what he loved, war zone action photography.Cowboy Kanthiti Spareribs was a qualified medical doctor but he switched to this dangerous profession. The last five or six of his comments were made while he was in hospital.I’m actually in Abafana Abefero’s office taking care of business while he is away on this sorrowful journey to Punta Gorda.I believe Abafana Abefero tried to communicate with you through Nyasatimes.
Bless the memories in your heart,
he will not be far away from you, for life goes on
So if you need him, call and he will come but dont shed a tear for him.
Wah, iya!
Bingu shall remain Bingu basi!
Bingu is Bingu!
Bingu ndi Bingu!
Three quarters of what he says come into reality.
He is very different from the other guys whose speeches were very sweet but only one quarter was fulfilled.
Shame on all of u guys who have a natural hatred on Bingu! I come from Puludzu’s Home district and I know what I’m talking about. Period.
Whatis Bingu trying to tell MALAWIANS .He should be the first person to cooperate with others.He is a realy dictator.Instrumenting his Brother to be in Justice so that he can be doing things without problems.Some people who are enjoying the fruites of Bakili are those saying shit right now.Muluzi have learnt a lesson today which is too late for him.Galimotos are about to be siezed imagine,Nyumba imagine,Keza imagine!!
zoona anthuni