Chakwera says many unanswered questions on MP Kanjira’s death

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president and leader of opposition Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday pad tribute to Mchinji West Member of Parliament (MP) Billy Kanjira Banda who died Sunday after he collapsed at St Francis Catholic Church in Lilongwe’s Area 25.

Chakwera laying a wreath
Chakwera laying a wreath
Opposition MPs Kamlepo Kalua and Enock Chihana laying wreaths
Opposition MPs Kamlepo Kalua and Enock Chihana laying wreaths
Children of the late Kanjira Banda laying wreaths
Children of the late Kanjira Banda laying wreaths

In his eulogy at his funeral ceremony before being laid to rest at his home at Kamangirira village in Traditional Authority Simphasi in Mchinji, Chakwera said Kanjira was a dedicated member of MCP.

He said Kanjira’s sudden death was a big blow to MCP.

“Many questions have no answers here, Wise people wanted to give answers but no one can explain the wisdom of God,” said Chakwera.

Chakwera said death can come in any form and there is no one who knows how or when they will die.

“The late Banda was one of the people who contributed a lot to the party, he was focused, fearless and open minded, a trait which made him stand out in parliament,” he said.

The Leader of opposition commended politicians from all parties who attended the funeral ceremony saying that signified unity.

Added Chakwera: “Kanjira Banda’s death has brought us together and this unity should continue, as we work towards the uplifting lives of people in the country,”

Kanjira Banda was thrown out of Parliament last Friday after a heated exchange with First Deputy Speaker Esther Mcheka Chilenje who was chairing the Committee of Supply on the Mid-year Budget review.

In his contribution to an allocation under the Democracy Consolidation Programme through the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), the MP alleged that some Cabinet ministers would personally benefit in millions of kwacha from such allocations.

When challenged to bring evidence, Kanjira Banda said he would do so. Mcheka Chilenje then asked him to return to the chamber Monday afternoon with evidence.

Prior to kicking him out, Mcheka Chilenje accused the MP of being personal. She advised the legislator that his emotional outburst was not good for his health.

Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya in his eulogy said his office deeply regretted the death of Kanjira Banda who he described as a hardworking MP.

“His death came as a shock to all of us in Parliament because he was one of the most active MPs who had the welfare of his constituents at heart,” he said.

The Speaker said Banda belonged to three committees of parliament namely defense, transport and education where he contributed positively.

Msowoya said Banda was his advisor as he would sometimes call him for advice on several issues.

Other notable faces at the ceremony includedLeader of the House Francis Kasaila, former Vice President Khumbo Kachali, government ministers and more than 100 MPs.

On his part Kasaila urged the deceased family to seek solace in God in their time of bereavement.–Additional reporting and photos by Sarah Munthali, Mana

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Mathews Banda
8 years ago

devil is at work

Okay
8 years ago

Akanakhala wa DPP bwenzi ena atapha ng’ombe ndikuchita maphwando.

ginja
ginja
8 years ago

dem,that’s sad,kmano let us stop confusing Malawians with unworthy remarks on such occasions,anthu ambili amakukhulupililan,so mind how you speak,anthu musawasocheletse,people die everyday.why is that now mukuyankhula chonchi

fred
fred
8 years ago

at mkwatamaphiri, sir, read first between the lines before you comment. what you have write is not what chakwera said. if you understand he recognise God as the all knowing, and no one could tell the reason or what has happened to the MP.THANKs

Mugonapamhanya
Mugonapamhanya
8 years ago

Malemu had a problematic anger management. He picked a quarrel with the deputy speaker on Friday where the deputy speaker kindly advised him not to take thing too personally for his health. On Sunday he picked another heated quarrel with a guard at a church in Area 25 where he collapsed for good. Anger management is very good for health. We can’t blame anybody here. After all some of us have come to know him after his death. He was not so much a political force that somebody can think of taking his life.

wids
wids
8 years ago

Death is death

chiswabumbu
chiswabumbu
8 years ago

Death is death. BP is killing lots of people these days so this shouldn’t be strange

Mchengasuyandama
Mchengasuyandama
8 years ago

Yes we all shall die but this death is a mystery.

MADIRTY
MADIRTY
8 years ago

MACLEAN NDIKUFUNA MAUMBONI KUTI SPEAKER AKUDZIWAPO KANTHU APO BIIIIIIIII INUNSO MUGWA KENAKO CHIPHALIWALI CHIKUSESANI KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK BWANJI MANTHA AKEWO

Daa
Daa
8 years ago

You people know the truth muunthu mwachıta kupha uyu becoz you knew come monday he would ındeed brıng the evıdence. Dausı waıt for your day! Raphael Tenthanı anafanso choncho.

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