Ben Chiza aspires to be MP: To challenge Kamlepo

November 16, 2017 Nyasa Times Reporter 29 Comments

Former social and political activist Ben Chiza Mkandawire has expressed interest to join frontline politics and contest in the 2019 tripartite elections by  running for a parliamentary seat in Rumphi East currently held by firebrand politician Kamlepo Kalua.

Chiza Mkandawire: I want to be MP
Chiza’s post on Facebook

Chiza Mkandawire, currently residing in Dubai, a frequent user on social media took to Facebook to announce his intentions.

The aspiring parliamentarian who w has been in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) fold  in 2019 elections before he broke ranks with the governing party, is presenting himself as cash-rich personality who wants to transform Rumphi.

He promises an airport, university and two referral hospitals  in Rumphi, saying he has  “a good friend” to help him.

“My father is from Mwazisi but the Themba asked me  to represent the people of Rumphi East constituency,” posted Chiza.

Chiza was an activist and was arrested in October 2011 during the previous brutal DPP rule  together with Billy Mayaya, lawyer Habiba Osman, politician Brian Nyasulu and Osman’s cousin, Comfort Chitseko, for a demonstration which they held to coincide with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Summit in protest against the late president Bingu wa Mutharika’s poor governance.

The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions discontinued a case against the five and through their lawyer Wapona Kita, the sought compensation through Attorney General’s office.

They were all paid by government K3.5 million compesations for false imprisonment.

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29 replies on “Ben Chiza aspires to be MP: To challenge Kamlepo”

  2. Kamlepo faked an abduction instead of getting work done for his constituents, we mûst stop him embarrasing us further. Go Ben Go! My vote on you kuno kukaya tikupenja imwe honorable Mkandawire.

  3. Ben We support your vision, we want development. People are tired of stupid comments in support of stupid politicians who fake abduction to be in the newspaper. you want people to associate your name with real issues. I support you for that Ben Chiza its your time.

  4. You will do well Ben you have the youth behind you, our revolutionary. Many people discouraging you are the ones who refuse change. You are new blood and new thinking tired of old people in parliamrnt.

  5. We northerners in the diaspora overwhélmly confirm and support the candidature of Ben Chiza to represent the Rumphi East Constituency which is the poorest in the country with his education,hé will endeavour to rejuvinate économic activités that Will créât some j’obs to our young men and women.

  6. We northerners in the diaspora overwhélmly confirm and support the candidature of Ben Chiza to represent the Rumphi East Constituency which is the poorest in the country with his education,hé will endeavour to rejuvinate économic activités that Will créât some j’obs to our young men and women.

  7. This is some good news we just follow him from a distance and honestly he is a brilliant guy. For a few brave young patriotic men we have in Malawi, I would vote for this guy Ben Chiza anytime.

  8. Ben has potential to be one of Africa’s great men, he just needs to get married and settle down. Campaign you will need a wife don’t present those town girls in Rumphi it will work against you.

  9. Bravo Ben Chiza, we have youth groups we want you to lead the movement. We want real development in the North, they neglect us on development, we beg for a piece of malawis pie. We also need an international airport, why do we have to travel all the way to Lilongwe to catch a flight? We welcome your airport idea we have enough land for a big airport. We will help you organise a large inclusive developmental rally in Mzuzu.

  10. Ben Chiza am praying for you, your heart when it comes to Malawi is always in the right place, but invest that money wisely do not join party politics. you are a bright young man.

  12. Ben Chiza thinks ahead, he has a different mind to alot of Malawians he will win this. Malawians are used to fake promises this guys investors are verified global players. You will change Malawi Chiza. Chakwera will snàp him.

  13. Ben am also from Mwazisi and we don’t care where you stand you are a son of Rumphi and the North. Make us proud and change the whole district, am happy your campaign will be focusing on development we need it. Magetsi and roads, the Nyika road needs upgrading and jobs for the youth. We know you will include us all this is what we have been missing. Keep fighting don’t be discouraged all great men faced the worst put downs but they changed the world. Bring those azungus and aluyas to inject money in our village economies. We know you can do it. Bravo Chiza.

  14. Ben don’t let down come to Malawi and employ us in your campaign. I need a job as your secretary I worked with Bingu and Bakili. Tidzakhale azimayi a Chiza ifeyo, timakufila. Kamlepo who? Which young person can vote for Kamlepo? Anapanga analephela.. Time for change well done Chizaaaa!!! Rumphi woyeeeeeee.

  15. This has inspired me to also stand. Its time for the youth thanks Ben Chiza you lead we follow. Our generation needs young men like you to represent us, thanks Nyasatimes for featuring this brilliant brave and fearless son of the soil. The North is behind you 100 percent. Kamlepo wachepa kutali. Nthawi yino siyovotela mbola let’s go with the youth. Chiza for Rumphi East! Chiza for President.

  16. Ben Chiza is a gift to Malawi, I never underestimate this guy. He has fought the whole political smears and campaign against him but we still see him live a good life which some of us if we try we will be poor in a day. He has a large network of rich friends and whenbhe says he will develop the north believe him. We know Ben to he ambitious and if he wins against Kamlepo which he will there is no stopping him being President of Malawi. Young man go for it the whole country will how you support Kamlepo has failed and we laugh at him in parliament he doesn’t represent the people who voted him in. What Lind of an MP fakes his own abduction? We need people like Ben Chiza in Malawi, he stands for what he believes in, in parliament Ben will push for real changes and maybe bring federalism. Thats his ideology if you have followed the way Ben thinks. Underestimate this young man at your own peril. Go Chiza and show the haters who is the man, you will lead Malawi and we are supporting you.

  17. we know he has made alot of money but chiza be careful not many people in malawi wish you well. They will use you money and run, pick a trust worthy team and go independent. Welcome the future of politics in Malawi. We are excited to see what you bring to the table.

  18. Ben Chiza Mkandawiree, honestly you have a good ambitions and it is ony right to exercise your constitutional right to contest for a Parliamentary seat, Nevertheless, I can foresee you climbing a high mountain and will not realise your dreams. This is fact. – Kamlepo is shrewd and has now gathered political momentum, to be able to give you the kicks of a giraffe. If you ever saw a giraffe kicking a hungry lion with its hind leg, you better think twice. Put your money to good use to become an entrepreneur and lead a happy life. Don’t be misled by the activism you enjoyed and assume you will enjoy the same public support, you will regret.

  20. I want to see this battle an old failed politician and a vibrant young man like Ben Chiza. This will be one of the most interesting campaign. My money is on Ben Chiza, he is an enigmatic thinker. Visionary and lets support ba Mkandawire he really wants to change Malawi.

  21. Go ahead Ben this your time to prove people wrong, You will be the best MP for Rumphi east where Kamlepo has failed miserably. Ignore all personal attacks you are Malawis rising star and our next president. Bring those projects we know you are highly intelligent and networked. I have been waiting for this day. Bravo son of the soil, the Ben Chiza we know is humble, advanced, and a powerful political force needed in Malawi. Your contribution to Malawi fighting against Bingu and corruption speak volumes. We will support you. Remember they only attack you because they fear you.

  22. Ben, to be honest with you, there is no way you can defeat Kamlepo in the polls. Kamlepo is an asset of parliament in checking the executive arrogance of DPP and the people of Rumphi East are proud of this great son of Malawi unlike you whose only credentials are coning people and fooling the desperate women of Lilongwe into short term marriages

  23. Mr. Ben, you dont need to be an MP for you to bring development, takuwerengera patali ufuna kuwabera anthu iwe.

  24. From mwazisi to mlowe? Themba asked me to represent rumphi east? 2 referral hospitals in rumphi and university? Come and represent mzimba north east (ekwendeni) we are good at hiring outsiders. Currently we have someone from ntcheu. Please come,we will sent our TA to talk to you. Don’t dare the mlowe pipo.

  26. Good but Kamulepo stands above constituency politics and has been a watchdog against this wasteful government. Ben if you have money use them to develop your area outside politics. I know we are all political beings by nature but it raises eyebrows when you mention money to invest and political ambition. You need not to be an MP to do development. I strongly believe there is something you are looking forward …….
    Good luck

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