Chilima push-up for presidential bid: ‘May 21 is day of sacrifice ’
Vice-President Saulos Chilima, who is also presidential candidate for UTM party in the May 21 polls on Friday conducted final campaign meetings in the Northern region, with a mass rally at Mzuzu Upper Stadium in the before thousands of supporters where, among others, remained steadfast to his campaign promises—including the creation of not less than one million jobs in his first year in office as the country’s Head of State.
Before the Mzuzu Stadium rally, Chilima also toured Likoma Island, Chintheche, Tukombo in Rumphi and Ekwendeni, where he, too, spoke to a ecstatic crowd of supporters.
Speaking in Mzuzu, Chilima thanked his fans for making the UTM grow from strength to strength in the few months it has existed since he dumped the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) last year.
“What we have achieved is something that has never happened in this country; and, we must be proud of it. May 21 will forever be remembered as UTM Day. Let’s go and vote for change and let the polling day be a day of sacrifice,” said Chilima amidst excited ululation.
The former Airtel Malawi CEO did not only remind his supporters of the party manifesto promises that include creation of one million jobs in the first year in office and improved health care but also clarified on the “duty-free window” he had mentioned days ago.
“We will introduce a duty-free week. Some are disputing this the way they disputed when we told them that we are going to create one million jobs. But leave them. They will understand after some months,” said Chilima.
According to Chilima, northern region was so dear to his heart and said was aware of the problems people in the region were facing.
“We will promote the growing of macadamia in Rumphi, coffee in Misuku, rice in Nkhata Bay and Karonga and bring forest experts in Mzimba so that timber production and management there.
“I am aware of those that were in theba [South Africa mines] but have not yet been compensated. UTM will make sure you get your compensation when we take over government on Tuesday [next week],” said Chilima.
He attracted huge applause when he promised to construct Mzuzu Airport and Mombera University in Mzimba, two projects that have stalled for years.
Said Chilima: “All problems we have will end on 21 May, and that same day, UTM will bring happiness to Malawians. We want to deal with joblessness, lack of better housing, capital for businesses, lack of medical drugs and supplies in hospitals, nepotism, corruption and quota system.
“I have been to many parts of the country, so I know the problems and what we need to do. I will not be cheated by Cabinet Ministers about the situation. I urge you all that after May 21, let’s work harder so that we rebuild the country together.”
As he ended the rally, Chilima did some push-ups, showing the cloud that he likes doing exercises and that such exercises have a positive bearing on his tedious campaign trail.
Before Chilima, Alliance for Democracy President Enock Chihana said the time has come for the country to “deal with thieves”.
Chilima, will face Peter Mutharika of DPP, Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Atupele Muluzi of United Democratic Front (UDF), Peter Kuwani of Mbakuwaku Movement for Democracy (MMD), John Chisi of Umodzi Party and Independent Candidate Reverend Kaliya.
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UTM moto buu. UTM May,21 bomaaaa kkkk
Zinazi tiyeni tizingowona masiku athera kuchitseko awa pa 21 May paja pafika let’s wait and see what will happen.
A DPP ULENDO UNO SAYWONANSO SYMPATHY VOTE IJA YA MU 2014 YOTI POTI MALEMU BINGU MUTHALIKA ANAMWALIRA, IYA 2012 NDIKALE LIJA, KOMANSO ZOTI PETER MUTHALIKA NDI PROFESSOR, ASAH PROFESSOR WAKE WACHI CHINA UYU MWANA SKC AKUMUPOSA KWAMBIRI FUNDO.SKC PAULENDO WAKU STATE HOUSE BASI. AGOGO ATOPA AWA…..
Ana achepa SKC chongu olo dindu waku Sanjika pa 21 May pano. Kwa omwe akususa enafe ndale tinayamba kuzisata ma late 80’s ndipo chala chikaloza sichiphonya ayi. Imagine malawi womagula fertilizer pa K4,995.00, airtime opanda tax, madzi opanda tax, magetsi opanda tax. Ayi ndithu mwanayu watola chikwama basi APM akapume kwinako akucheza ndi zidzukulu
Mbuzi ya munthu Chilima has nothing to offer to Malawians practically; only good at speaking and dreaming. You cant win my boy never ever in your life will be the President of Malawi. Just prapare your self to be Sikono in tikuferanji coz I don’t see you fit in any better position again
Stupid Dinda, Mbava inu. Wofunila Malawi zabwino would vote for SKC
In this age and time,Malawi needs a leader of SKC type – visionary, result oriented and energetic. Adadi achita mbali yawoyawo akapume
In Malawi taxes are too high as such there is alot of tax evasion. Why in earth would you give duty free week to tax evaders?
It’s only to registered business with tax documents and have payed there taxes regularly
At least you have educated the him. Although he is clearly against UTM, he should listen properly to opposing views before commenting. He says taxes are high then crashes something that brings tax relief. Very confusing.
All the best bwana SKC
The Malawian Magufuli. UTM Boma! REALY!!!!
Ndalamazo muzidya bwino chifukwa akaluza sakupatsaninso zina.Ngakhale mwabisa dzina ife takudziwani ndithu.Musapusitsidwe ndi unyinji wa a anthuwo ambiri ndi voti Dr.Chakwera,omwe amangofuna kukaonera dance ya Mary ali mu track suit kugwedeza matako pamaso pa ana amamina pa mphuno.
aMEC atilakwila enafe tizakhala kutali ndikomwe tinalembesera mavoti koma ziphaso tikuyenda nazo nde aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa titani ife ife kodi nzotheka kukavotera kosiyana ndi komwe unalembetsera?
akakulolani pitani mukavote SKC
EISHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DR SAULOS CLAUS CHILIMA AKULU AKULU MWANA UYU AWINA BELIEVE ME
Our next president
This man is a khuluku. Doing push-ups akuti kutengera Magufuli. Team B of dpp kupusitsa anyamata ndi asungwana.
If UTM is DPP team B then what is MCP? PP team C? 80% of MCP executive committee including its running are PP. You even brought their chief cashgater in Abiti. Next time think before opening mouth
ife tiwina. ndipo mbava zonse za DPP zili mmadzi
Bravo SKC, time for a youthful and vibrant leader in Malawi. Adadi atopa.
Achinyamata we need to own the agenda. Lets go mwaunyinji tichotse mbava izi zatibera kwa nthawi yayitali
If, in an interview, you say “you will understand this after months or that time” can you convince the interview panel and be hired? You are childish and useless Chilima. Tell us now not then on how your so called “dity-free week” will work and don’t tell us to “wait and see”. What if that fail who will suffer? Is it not us? You want to carry out a live experiment on us? Don’t we deserve to know now than in future? You are worthless Chilima and your work ate worthless. I think you drink too much.
Iwe Heavy duty ndiwe mbuli yakufikapo..Let me school you on duty free week… This is for only those importers who have been importing their goods and have been paying duties accordingly. They must have Tax certificates from MRA showing that they are Tax Compliance. So Duty Free Week is very possible. Khudu SKC!!!
SKC, my loved president. UTM my vote
As things are now, I feel sorry for Chilima. Having been crushed to an embarrassing defeat he will never again think of contesting in the presidential race. My only worry is he may decide to commit suicide rather than face ridicule because surely he is not winning .
U really tried bro ! I love the energy in you, 4the 1st tym in the history of Malawi a new politician shaking the national lyk it is now!Congrats elder The only painful unchangable truth i as a professional analyst to tell u & ur followers iz this the race is not 4 swift ! Or 4 those hu can talk good Nor 4 u hu knows how to pull the large masses on ur campaign larries !But 4the Only Jah choosen one ! Peter is continueing to be the Malawi leader! Whatsme 0027846482187 after results & tell me im not real!Nutty Capetown
You will cry for those expenses because of lack of respect to other people. Anyway, you helped to make the battle field interesting though you won’t make it.
Go go go. This is real change. This is transformation. This is power. This is organization. This is determination. No more old sloths without vision in our government. Let’s vote for real change. Real progress. Real will. No more bullshit