Chilima picks Michael Usi as runningmate: UTM party ticket for Malawi presidency

February 6, 2019 Wongani Chiuta -Nyasa Times 126 Comments

UTM Party leader who is also State Vice-President  Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima has picked  the party’s director of  strategy Dr Michael Usi as his running mate.

UTM presidential candidate Saulos Klaus Chilima has arrived at the Comes Hall to present his presidential nomination papers. Chilima has picked Michael Usi as his running mate
Chilima flanked by Michael Usi as his running mate and UTM secretray general Patricia Kaliati
Dr Micheal Usi: Vice President nominee

Chilima said Usi is the runningmate and subsquently  becomes UTM vice president.

“We have taken one of our own from within the organisation, UTM. Therefore this morning I have the pleasure to introduce Dr Micheal Usi,” said Chilima at the at the Comes Hall where he was presenting his presidential nomination papers.

“We believe that we will not disappoint and let you down,” Chilima said.

Usi is a well known social-political activist and movie actor (aka Dr Manganya) playwright and musician. He has also been a long time director of the MBC TV series Tikuferanji

He attended Mulanje Secondary School. Recently, he graduated  at the University of Bedfordshire in United Kingdom where he has attained a PhD.

Usi doctorate degree  research was focussed on the development of Malawi by investing in the country’s youth.

According to Professor of education of University of Bedfordshire , Kate Jacques, Usi is committed to the view that the future lies in preparing the youth of Malawi to take the country forward.

Usi worked for a long time as director for Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

In the absence of national TV in Malawi, he gained his popularity by acting on radio plays on MBC Radio 1. He then began making feature films. His works comment on topical issues and reflect the social and political realities of Malawian life.

Usi is involved in trying to build the film industry in Malawi and constantly advocates for the growth of the industry.

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126 replies on “Chilima picks Michael Usi as runningmate: UTM party ticket for Malawi presidency”

  2. You Clowns you think this is show! This man is comedian? what has that got to do with politics? my God Scary!!!

    1. Is this how you view people to become politicians? Are you really a Malawian who follows politics? I am asking this question because I see you as not being analytical of the people that are already in politics and their backgrounds. Dont have comedians, musicians, pastors, business people, academicians and the like in politics? Is Usi into comedian as a lifetime profession? Do you how far he has gone with his studies? What about you? Please talk sense for us to appreciate your integrity. Malawians are not savages not to sensor such unfounded stories from empty heads. What is wrong to be silent if you have nothing tangible for human consumption? You want us to know how empty headed you are, big man. Amalawi ankhanza komansso opanda mfundo…….zachison kwabasi

  4. I wonder how and why most UTM supporters tend to use, and i quote ‘Whether you like it, or not, Take or leave it; Come rain come sunshine!” Do we win by force? are you going to force the voters like me vote for you? Hey its not by power but by winning hearts of voters. No wonder you are starting to behave like the cadets. Assaulting a Journalist

    1. that’s what we call enigmatic positivity with our heads held high and noses in the air as we match. no need for negative energy around us, in fact you are bringing negative energy here.

  5. A candidate or running mate who needs alot justification or interpretation is not a good sign. Chilima-Usi ticket is theoretically strong and decent. In practice, it won’t yield much.

    Usi is a very solid candidate. Unfortunately, UTM have 3 months to delete Manganya from people’s minds and replace him with Usi before elections. Drama of Manganya’s kind is a difficult art to associate with a serious state presidential candidacy. Citing other artistic politicians in Malawi and elsewhere is a mistake. Lucius Banda, Billy Kaunda, Joseph Tembo, largely won because of the parties they represented; they benefited from their parties and not vice versa. Being famous is not the same as being popular.

    UTM must not bank on youth vote because youth vote does not exist in Malawi. Besides a few Facebook youth, most youths will vote according to their tribes, regions and religions.

    And, UTM must work on their social media strategy. Their supporters are arrogant and vulgar, which is repelling potential supporters.

    Finally, Chilima looked and sounded nervous every time he spoke during the presentation of nomination papers today. He obviously had missed some sleep in past week which might have contributed to the uneasiness. He likes to exude confidence, which eluded him today. He appears resigned to fact that he won’t win; he just wants to fulfil his supporters’ wishes who think elections can be won through social media in Malawi.

    2. Yes u r right. Kodi si uyu manganya analephera zisankho za ma primary? How can one declare urself a winner at a centre where your contender dd not turn up likewise his contender how could he do the same? Komanso kuthcuka pa sewero sizitanthauza winning hearts of ppo in a new environment forget it? mudzaliratu inu didkirani katsala kanthawi ndiiiithu!!

  6. If ovoting took place on Nyasatimes, the result would have been predictable for SCK can never put a foot wrong here. Not a botched coalition. Not a flawed or suscipicious pick for running mate. He still gets the majority vote on nyasa net.

    1. I wish Dr Chilima all the best. He is an encourager and motivator. Because of his inspiring words throughout the rallies UTM has conducted to date, as a family, we have embarked on a project which God willing will soon see us leaving our current jobs to employ ourselves and recruit more than 15 additional staff. This is the kind of a leader we need – a leader who may not necessarily give you money but inspiration that you can do it. May the Lord God bless Dr Chilima.

      1. I am already employing over 50 Malawians myself who come from diffetent tribes. Thre are great Lhomwes, great Chewas, great Tumbukas and Senas inside this 50. And its a healthy team and we just tease each other about our tribes. No tribalism, no nepotism, no cronyism and corruption within the team.

        Our business is on VAT. So to those of you, start a business and start recruiting now. I am planning to put the staff on more benefits such as medical and pension. Feels good I must say to be an employer of these youths. It’s bullshit to work for somebody or organisation.

  13. Dada Msowoya agwira njakata. Good he has been left out as running mate. Chalo ni mazgola kafumbeni a Gamphani ku Nkhamanga

  16. Noted with great concern that people can’t separate career from personality. If that was the case Manganya wouldn’t have headed ADRa and yes he wouldn’t have had masters or PhD but it’s ok. I think that explains why we’re still there after 55 years. Enanu your support is based on where you are coming from or munamva kuti your grand grany and granny were supporting this team inunso.but you can’t see where we’re going even the future of your kids. The wise man makes an inheritance for his children children.
    Kom it’s ok nanga si you think you are mature even though you’re not.
    UTM boma!!!!!!

      1. Whaaaaat!!!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me? “good combination” you mean Sidik Mia? What new things can a former UDF/DPP/PP Sidik Mia bring that can seriously change this nation?…….Akulu is either you are blind or perhaps you are closely related to Chakwera or Mia……Of all people Mia would be the last person we, as a nation, could seriously consider for leading our nation……..Mind you he resigned from PP after Joyce Banda chose Gwengwe for running mate…..And let me bring you to reality, if Mia was not elected as vice president of MCP during the convention, he would have moved out of MCP……,yes he is that power hungry my friend……even listen to him speaking at political rallies, the only thing he says is “I will make sure that you (Chakwera) win a lot votes, no single mfundo at all……..Come on Malawians let’s wake up

  17. kkkkkkkk munthu ngati kudera kwake anapambana ma primaries ndi mavoti 7 ndiye angabweretse winning vote ku UTM? Mwagwa nayo baasi.

    1. We are more interestend in his ability to bring economic change to the country not zamavoti zakozo……….mentality yaku DPP ife takana

  18. Great choice! Now lets campaign hard and win these independent voters.

    Shame that DPP sent their cadets into town to try and disrupt the event. They have no shame.

  22. Wishing them the best of luck. Long live Malawi long live development. We believe you will disappoint us. We need to take Malawi to new highiets now, kick out all rotten eggs and move forward. Remember those who loved you and supported you genuinely and listern to their wise counsel.
    Long time our country have been a roughing stock please be serious with government when you go there

  23. Usi is a good choice. The work is only half done. Now, work really hard if the dreams of many Malawians are to be realised.

    2. Why atumbuka nanga asena kapena ayawo bwanji. That’s the more reason we cant develop you spend sleepless nights hating atumbuka. what will that bring to your table you fools

  26. Ngati choosing runningmate yamupasa Bp what if tizamuzawuze kuti sugar wasowa ku shoprite azakomokatu kkkkkkkkkk
    welcome to UTM DRAMA GROUP

      1. Arnold Swazzenegger an actor, was also governor of biggest and richest state in the US. Alibe nkhani a MCP

  31. Just a waste of time and resources. They don’t have what it takes to manage the country. Let’s just consider them just like actors meant to entertain us as we wait to vote in our president. Usi okha okhatu.

    2. what does it require for one to manage a country – akhale okhwima, wanyanga – open your eyes and see that this pair is up to play reality in malawi and not politics – the sooner you understand the best so that your vote is not waisted

    3. Time for the youth. Go away with your grand Papa. I can’t vote for an old person. Azikaphunzitsa ana ufiti kumudzi.

  32. Zandi konda very good excellent ndiyeno muone Campaign yokhayo komaso manganya amatha kuyankhula

  33. So UTM top three positions, 2 belong to Alhomwe again, Patricia and Manganya. They must be a blessed tribe.

    2. This time is not about tribe but rather personality. For instance, we all know Manganya has always been against tribalism and nepotism.

      1. How sure are you about that. Mlomwe akulamulira pano amatelonsotu. mpaka amatulutsa ma
        statistics of how many Ministers, PS’s, Directors are from what region or tribe to prove his point. Talk is cheap. Even SKC his closest Aide is his cousin and his assistants are angoni anzake from NU.

  34. Mpaka tractor, this pair is real and will play reality and not politics, believe me, it’s an excellent pair to transform Malawi.

    1. kkkkkkk chosangatsa ndi chakuti by voting in UTM mukubvoteranso alomwe omwe mukudana nawo aja m’boma. Toona Thyolo thava, Michael Usi, Mulhomwe, Patricia Kaliati, Mulohomwe. Ona top three ya UTM, mmodzi ndi mngoni yemwe lilime lake limamveka ngati mulhomwe ndipo awiri ndi pure alhomwe. Mtundu uwu ndi odalitsidwa kwabaasi kkkkk

  40. ALL MALAWIANS KNOW that time has come to change the blood our politics from the “Goodal Gondwe conservative” to a “more flexible, youth-driven” setup. The first step is to incorporate more young people in those decision making and implementing positions. THE REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION HAS ONCE AGAIN GIVEN US THAT OPPORTUNITY AND IF WE ARE INDEED SERIOUS AND PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY, LET US CHOOSE WISELY.
    This is a MAKE OR BREAK ELECTION.

    1. Vuto la Malawi inuyo if mulibe any talent vomerani when it come to serious business manganya ndi wanzelu

  44. Chilima sumati Alomwe ndi A NEPOTISM lero wa lowanso Mukhola La Nepotism .

    Tikamati Alomwe sazatheka lero a kungo yanga ngati Kapinga Mundale. Ndipo ziwani ichi 1,000,000.00 Jobs 950,000.00 zizapita kuchilomwe i know Kaliyati ndi Manganya.

    Should we say kuti A lomwe ndiwodala. This shows that this party ndi Cha Agologoliwa .

    2. That kind of generalization is what is killing Malawi. Alhomwe this and that, Atumbuka this and that. The Lhomwes who are nepotistic are those we currently have with the power to hire and fire. It would be very unfair to call a common Lhomwe person in some place in Phalombe, Mulanje, Thyolo or Chiradzulu with no influence at all on how our country is managed, nepotistic.

      1. True thank u my brother, some of these adults need to go back to school, too much umbuli back, they should stop making stupid comments here. tonse ndife amalawi stop your nonsesne k

    3. Achilima kaliyati a kuyikani pitikoti , mudya kodayine ,Muzingovomera chilichotse , tiyike Mlomwe a khale wachiwiri ungovomela .

  46. Ung’ono Ung’ono ulowe mubwalo pa May 21 apa. Nthawi yakwana, you may delay change but you cannot stop it.

    1. I like the combining but how I wish SKC could pick somebody from the North to make a perfect combination. I love UTM though, and I believe he has won hearts of so many both aged and youthful Malawians. Best of luck SKC as you lead your team to State House

  51. Too much ado about nothing. Chakwera was board to pick his running mate five months ago.

    2. No one is perfect under the sun! Let Manganya agwire ntchito if the opportunity comes! Am giving the pair my vote!!

    1. A winning team , chi team bambo, zolankhula zomveka bwino, osati ngati akutafuna chimanga chamoto

  59. Manganya is the best Chilima could consider but UTM as a whole will come 3rd, MCP 2nd and DPP 1st, UDF will be 4th and PP 5th. This is REALITY

    2. Lekani kulota anganya DPP sizawinanso chisankho ku Malawi kuno kulira kwa anthu kwamveka kumwamba…. 145m, 5 cars, mabridge osungunuka, kuphedwa kwa njaunju, albinos etc, muzingowerenga masiku basi

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