Chilima has hallmarks of transformational leader for better Malawi – Movement
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members in the so called Chilima Movement have said they are backinb Vice-President Saulos Chilima for presidential run in 2019 Tripartite Elections, saying he has all the hallmarks of a transformational leader that Malawi needs.
DPP national director of women and Mulanje West legislator Patricia Kaliati who branded Mutharika as “a clueless leader” and nominated Chilima as a presidential candidate at the convention, said the Movement leaders want Chilima to lead because he has demonstrated passion to get things done for the benefit of Malawians.
“He has also demonstrated that he is an accomplished decision maker even under pressure-cooker circumstances. Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima is a proven winner and a humble performer with exceptional temerity for hard work. He has demonstrated diligence and positive work ethic, something which the Mutharika and his panel of close friends furiously lack,” said Kaliati.
The Chilima Movement has accused the President that has also demonstrated poor leadership skills and fails to make decisions, touting Chilima as a person who has all the hallmarks of a transformational leader, and will be a breath of fresh air from the indecisiveness of Mutharika.
They argue that Chilima’s passionate sense of value makes him the ideal person to take Malawi forward and steer the DPP ship “out of the perennial doldrums that Mutharika has taken us into.”
Said the Movement: “Every generation must also rule itself, and Malawi is a young country where a majority of the population is below 65 years of age. It is our conviction therefore that Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima is more disposed to connect with us and understand our challenges better than the disconnection that we are currently experiencing under President Pete Mutharika.”
They highlight that Chilima was also born in Malawi; grew up in Malawi; got his education in Malawi and has extensive knowledge of the Malawian private sector having worked there and created employment for many youths for many years.
“We believe this background gives him the vantage point to effectively respond to the needs of Malawians from different sectors with quick and practical solutions for their myriad challenges. We believe Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima’s leadership would be a significant departure from the procrastinations of Mutharika, whose long stay outside this country is the reason why he is clueless and totally disconnected from common issues that affect Malawians. We believe that is also the reason our President over-consults even on very small and ‘split-second’ decision matters.”
President Mutharika, however , reacted furiously with the Chilima Movement statement, saying it was full of insults to him and warned “if they continue insulting me, as they did in Lilongwe, there is a limit, ndiwafinya [I will squeeze them]. Section 4 is clear about that.”
But the Chilima Movement defended their position, saying thry have anything personal against Mutharika; in fact thry regard him as their father.
“We only think he is no longer able to provide the kind of leadership that the DPP and Malawi require at this critical time when the country is facing monumental social economic challenges. We respect Prof. Peter Mutharika just like we would respect any other elderly person in the spirit of akuluakulu ndim’dambo mozimila moto. We want him to rest and keep his legacy and will still be our ‘go to man’ on issues that require his insights. We just don’t think he has the energy levels that his office demands,” the Movement said.
The Chilima Movement also said the reason for asking Mutharika to step aside is also not only due to his advanced age as they recognize that the elders are a bastion of wisdom, as such their respect for the elderly is beyond question.
“However, we are also not blind to the fact that a 70 year old does not have the energy of a 40 year old. We live to the understanding that ageing comes with its own downside.When one is ageing, it is natural to rely more on the support and judgment of others such as your grandchildren and advisors; you therefore become less of your own man. We believe the DPP has been a victim of poor leadership because age has affected Mutharika’s better judgment.”
The Movement said elsewhere people have been fortunate enough to draw from the elaborate wisdom of their elders] statesmen in Malawi it has been an unfortunate case where elders have only used the youths as a trump card to amass political power and wealth for themselves.
They pointed out as stated by African philanthropist, Mo Ibrahim that advanced age of leaders is a contributing factor to problems in Africa , they fear the only place that Mutharika’s leadership can take Malawu would be to its grave.
Mo Ibrahim is known for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation which awards the world’s largest prize for good governance and leadership to departing African leaders.
He founded Celtel International in 1998 (which in Malawi changed to Airtel and once managed by Chilima) and went on to be a trailblazer in establishing communications on the African continent. The company is famous for never having paid a bribe, a story Ibrahim is fond of telling.
The DPP senior members that have come in the open to demand that Mutharika must step down and pave the way for Chilima in the May 2019 elections include Kaliati, who is also director of women in the party, DPP Blantyre City East legislator Noel Masangwi, who is also the party’s executive member, national director of youth Louis Ngalande and DPP Mulanje South legislator Bon Kalindo.
Other lawmakers include Willet Kalonga, Joseph Chidanti Malunga, Paul Chibingu, Aaron Sangala, Malison Ndau, Pete Kumpalume and DPP director of logistics Dr Ben Chidyaonga.
Former first lady Callista Mutharika—widow of DPP founding president and the incumbent President’s elder brother Bingu—sparked the succession debate weeks ago, when she said her in-law, who is 79, should pave the way for the comparatively younger Chilima, 45.
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Oh my God! So Kaliati, you think Chilima will be a good leader simply because he was born and educated in Malawi and he knows better.? If your thinking is right, that is going to be great. The question is;; what about the MPs or these people involved in corruption both in civil service, private sector, ngos and including the church are not Malawians born and educated in this country? Chilima can be good but if the team that he will have is not on the same page of transformation but milking the resources, he will be measured as a failure. Dr Chakwera has been on pulpit he may have the ambition to change the nation , what if his team has different agenda in their heart. to advance their business agenda? What Malawi need is a transformation of mindset change, to embrace the nation, to own it rather than hating it, by abusing its resources. We are not speaking the same language as a nation like the people who were building the Tower of Babel until God said “ look the people are one”
Dr Hastings Banda educated outside established the foundation of the nation. He became a dictator because he found and saw that the people were not on the same page with him. He will ask them to move forward but they will take a one step backwards. He change the face of the nation. Dr Muluzi born and educated in Malawi, who understood the people and culture came in and the same people started messing up and not much change . Dr Bingu came educated much outside like Kamuzu, he started changing the nation, the face of the nation changed, but he later realised the people are not changed, he started putting on grips we called him dictator too. Dr Banda , born and edu in Malawi and a mother who will understand the needs and culture came in , but the people took advantage of her and rooted the resources and end up a failure. Prof. Mutharika came in with his visions and dreams, as the bible says, “ older men shall see visions and dreams” educated much outside, quite and respector of law, we call him clueless leader, not strong. He has better plans for the nation but the people are not transformed, the mindset is still the same odd, we cannot move an inch as a nation. He has meet disgruntled people like you who instead of pushing forward , you pull backwards so he can be a failure.
My advice to Chilima , hang on don’t rush, don’t be cheated with the bishops and priest, the church contains both opposition and government supporters hence it needs to be neutral in dealing with its members to avoid hurting the other.
chilimayu nchitisru all along why didnt he go to MCP
Kaliati, Kalindo, Masangwi, Makonde…….the transformational team behind the transformational SKC??? God help us…..DPP is a rotten party, PERIOD!!!
There is nothing convincing Akweni, Kalindo Chibingu, Masangwi and others can tell Malawians. This is a bunch of disgruntled lot who have seen that they are not getting what they wanted from Government. Kaliati u minister unatha and she is bitter. mwana wake amuthothola ku London mission. Masangwi ngongole zili thoo ku bank and amulanda nyumba zake and some businessese. A Calitsa amafuna chuma and Ndata farm zakanika. Chuma chimapita kwa ana. A Ngalande milandu phwii ku Khoti. A Kaliyati paja munakalilira APM kuti akupatseni government tender koma anakana. Mwayamba kutuwa lero ndipo simunati. What you need to do tell Chilima yo ayambitse his party lero mugawane maudindo ndiye muyende naye muone ngati akathe kuchita campaign. Chonde musiisyeni Chilima musamupeperetse ndi kumuongera tsogolo lake he is still in his prime 40’s
Paja a Katolika. Aiwala kuti mabvuto tikuwaona lerowa ndi iwowa. Aiwala kale kuti paja 1993 inalitu nyale. Just because he attends Catholic services then he can make a good leader. Kuti. And supporting Chilima is supporting DPP team B. Za utsilu
Chilima wagwa nayo and the Catholic church’s interference has made things worse for him. He has shown he is greedy and unappreciative.
Osamasokoneza nkhani Chilima this has nothing to do with the Church
Leadership is not transformational simply because someone says so. SKC has served government for 4 years and what has transformed? New system at Road Traffic was already tendered by time DPP went into government. ID system project has been on table from Muluzi days. It’s only when donors raised its priority as part of fighting terrorism that funds were available for implementation. The government reform agenda has stalled. What is being heralded such as decentralized payment of teachers salaries is cosmetic. SKC can’t even say whether or not he really intends to challenge his boss.
This country will not progress until citizens become activist and get their power back from political elites who only tell us that they have been sharing the county’s resources when they quarrel
The other camp i can see it so desperate to win my 0/10 score on My President’s abilities. Olo atamuyipitsa ndi kunena mabodza awo about Chilima but “Dzuwa salozelana” amene ali ndi maso angathe kuwona what Chilima is capable of. simple. no mouthing anybody… ‘zandale izi’.
Let chilima take the role enafe tamuona kuchokera Ku university life take chanco he has the vibe to address Malawian issues. Mutharikas wisdom is more academic than leadershi
Geed, greed. It’s all greed. Nothing else but sheer greed. Ma gogoz camp is greedy. Ung’goung’ono camp is disgruntled, but why? Do you think they mean good? They too are greedy. All this has averything to do with “APM camp not sharing the proceeds of the public pulse plunder with the Chilima camp, and the letter is angry , because they feel they’ve just been used”. I bet None of these camps mean good for Malawi, bcoz they are both greedy
I don’t know why Peter picked this idiot . Kamba amanyera amene wamuola. Ungrateful idiot. This month after conversion he will regret
Chilima has shown that he is NOT transformational leader by virtue of his ambitions being advocated by power-hungry idiots: Calista who insulted us and was paid huge sums of money without working; Kaliati a frustrated cabinet dropout etc. Their arguments for Chilima leadership are actually silly.
Kodi Akweni didn’t you also say the same about Peter Mutharika and Bingu. Isn’t you the same person who castigated Joyce Banda? We are tired of you praise singers and boot lickers because you are the ones who have destroyed us by making everyone you want to give you a position a God.
Munamuyamikira Peter yemweyu just last year when he booted you out of cabinet. You have been with DPP since it was formed and you were with UDF so these problems are a result of you people. Munamuyamikira Bakili akuwononga dziko inu nomwe. Bingu mpaka unakana kuti he is dead when he was dead. APM ndiye you campaigned hard for him in 2014 because he is a good leader and can make Malawi better. So whats new with you praising who you want to be your master next?
Please Kaliati and your team forget about wrestling the DPP presidency from mutharika at the convention. You’re already defeated and crushed. Even chilima himself knows he can’t dislodge mutharika at the convention.
What you can do now is to either form chilima movement Catholic party or advise chilima to stand as independent candidate.
Chilima has the looks,brains, youth and you can actually understand what he is saying.He is also presentable.As for Mary Chilima, first lady without any doubt.I am glad Saulos Chilima married this girl instead of some stuck up bitch somewhere!