Catholic priest says no honeymoon for new Malawi government

As many Malawians chorus the freedom song in unison after Lazarus Chakwera emerges the 6th President of the Republic of Malawi, a Catholic priest in Nkhata Bay has warned the new Head of State and his second-in-command Saulos Chilima to forget about honeymoon.

Fr Kondowe

Speaking during mass at St. Joseph Parish, Raymond Kondowe who is also the director of the diocesan pastoral centre said there is no time to relax for the new office bearers.

“We wanted change and change is here. I’d like to urge the President and his team that there’s no honeymoon for them. Malawi has been destroyed by the previous regimes. Malawians are suffering. This is time to get down to business and rebuild the country,” said Kondowe.

Kondowe thanked all Christians who went to cast their vote on Tuesday 23 June saying they were indeed living their Christian call.

“Why am I thanking you today? If for some reason as a Christian you decide not to vote just know that you’re indirectly endorsing bad leadership into power but if you vote you’re helping putting right leaders into power.”

Father Kondowe went on to make reference to the Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter that among others talks of good leadership to mean a listening leadership, a people-centred leadership, respect of the rule of the law and a leader who does not stick to power.

“The new leadership should learn from the mistakes of their predecessors and correct them. They should ensure every Malawian regardless of tribe or geographical location feels proud to be Malawian by trickling down development resources to all corners of the country,” he emphasized.

Vincent Mhone aged 82 of Traditional Authority Mkumbira conquered with Kondowe.

“I’ve seen all governments since independence. We really needed change and am happy we finally have gotten the change.  Am very sure the new government will do its best to deliver the aspirations of Malawians,” said Mhone.

Residents in Nkhata Bay have been partying and jubilating in the streets since the release of presidential results by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Chifundo Kachale that  Chakwera was duly elected in the fresh presidential elections.

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Hapana Mbejere
Hapana Mbejere
3 years ago

Yankhulani father anthuwa amve. Photo ndi boma lolanda ndiye tiona kuti azitananani. Chakwera has no experience in running Government Affairs. He will swallow his pride soon after realizing that government machinery si nkhosa zokha za ambuye kapena kumangitsa church. You promised a revolution or transformation so do as you promised. No excuses and no compromise. 100 days will be a bench mark of reviewing progress development. Enanso ayamba kale give me president time. That’s rubish because the more you want in warranted change, the more things remain the same. The Chewa spirit (nyau) government shall take us to the grave… Read more »

Lilongwe
3 years ago

Chisiru china ichi. Pastors taking sides. How will you comfort your parishioners on the losing side. Kachisiru kena aka.

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