Dzuka Malawi: True or false? Chakwera or Chilima
Times TV part of founding president Kamuzu Banda’s empire had to rise to the occasion. The Vice President Dr. Saulosi Klaus Chilima, who is also UTM president and runningmate to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful Dr. Lazarus Chakwera had told the public that he will double as Vice President and Minister of Finance, and also be torchbearer for the Tonse Alliance after Chakwera’s tenure.
In my last post I called it a game. Many were in denial, others called me hater. But Chakwera, the man who has negotiated three alliances separately and bring them together knew he had to respond to Chilima, publicly to pacify his other members of the alliance.
Yes. There is Tonse Alliance of nine parties. Then there is the MCP -Peoples Party (PP) Alliance. Then the MCP-Freedom Party Alliance. Then what Chilima’s followers call UTMCP Alliance. The central figure of these alliance is Chakwera.
Again, we don’t know what deal he made with each of the parties before the Tonse Alliance. It could be PP’s Joyce Banda already got the Ministry of Finance for her party or Khumbo Kachali got a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hey you need a hefty dude to scare some of these donors, Khumbo fits the bill). May be Mark Katsonga Phiri, Kamuzu Chibambo, Professor Chisi and others all got promises of a piece of Government when they win.
The truth only Chakwera knows. My gut feeling, he will be another Bingu wa Mutharika. He will use everyone to go to the ladder, get to the top and push corruption charges and leave everyone to themselves. That’s extreme though but hey this is politics.
Back to ‘Times Special’ broadcast. Chakwera says Chilima was expressing interest to be Minister of Finance, they have never discussed. Chakwera said Cabinet posts have not been shared, directly contradicting Chilima’s public pronouncement.
The big one, is the ONE TERM PRESIDENT. He clearly states that is “undecided” and that if the group wins, they will “review terms of Tonse Alliance”. This is very clear, the alliance document they have now is to achieve the purpose of getting into power.
After power is attained, Dr Lazarus Chakwera will then review the agreement and propose new or tear it apart or keep it. That’s what a review does. Dr Laz as his fanatics call him, did not have a guarantee of sorts to anyone, let alone UTM.
Chakwera was clear his administration will consult in everything. He promises to enact laws empowering a Vice President. In other words, by sharing power with his deputy, he expects the deputy to remain a deputy does not do a one term and give him power.
Today, I feel vindicated so that I can’t write my opinion over the interview. I just summerised. If I were UTM I would watch the staged interview repeatedly and digest the meaning of Chakwera’s words.
I don’t want to say between Chakwera and Chilima someone is telling Malawians the truth or lie. I will say the truth lies between the two gentlemen statements. The truth is not yet out. Malawians will need analyse why the two versions of the same team do not tally.
I would say, we are in a long journey to political drama we are yet to see. If Chakwera wins, he won’t be a one term President. That was clear. And Cabinet posts are at the prerogative of the President. The rest can start from there.
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Interesting how some people are trying to manage.the damage ..the.videos and audios are very straight.forward.no need.for.interpretation..the.language is simple and clear…ingovomelezani kut chifungachi sichinathe..follow these guys at your own peril…babulo asanagwe chinayamba ndi kusokonekera kwa chilankhulo, anthu.zilankhulo zosiyana….kkkk
Chilima makani onse aja balala
Chilima is indeed a liar. First he lied that UTM would pay election fees for aspiring MPs contesting under UTM. It has now transpired that this did not happen. What followed was a series of lies which included that Chakwera and himself would alternate leading the Rinse Alliance and that he would be minister of finance. Chakwera has dismissed all this. He is untrustworthy. That’s his end and the end of UTM. How are they going to address the damaging consequences of all this? Chilima cannot withdraw at this stage from runningmate to Chakwera. He has been dealt a severe blow. Makani onse aja balala.
Chakwera used Chilima to get the election overturned. Now, he is turning his back on him. UTM, open your eyes.
That interview has given me hope in Dr Lazurus chakwera that he is an intelligent and self confidentvleader who will deliver the country from poverty to prosperity.Chilima success is bestoned on Chakweras two terms.There is no way the country will allow chakwera to rule for one term after all chakwera has a chance to rule for 14 yrs becoz according to supreme court ruling this is non term because we started second term of APM because he took oath of office and when the court nulified his rlection both the office of president and vice falls vacant as the case when president dies where vice becomes president to fill vacany in the office of presidency to finish the remaining time or period.There is no extension of term but that term for the successor is regarded as non term it is not counted for which means the actual term first term of Chakwera is from 2024 to 2029 the second term is from 2029 to 2034.Chakwera may serve only one constitutionally mandated one term 2024 to 2029 then Chilima 2029 to 2034 and thereafter to his wish.However,Chilima may have served long at that moment in the office of presidency like 2014 to 2029bas vivicevpresident 14yrs then and from 2029 to 2034 as president with a total of 19 years serving I doubt his second term.Therefore,both may serve one constitutional terms which is better for them but if chilima insist to serve two terms then will go up to to 2039 with a total of 24yrs in presidency from 2014 to 2039 which I am not recommending because by this time in MCP or UTM, or DPP or UDF there will also be other potential leaders especially MCP that will pose to Challenge him mind you chakwera will have no influence on politics party politics in MCP.I have already seen potential young politicians in the making for future politics in MCP quite a number of them than the other parties I think.
Uchitsilu
What is the meaning of Mvundula Madzi? = Munthu odanitsa. That is the author of this article, and he is a cadet.
Zitinso, watch and listen to Chakwera’s interview with Brian Banda on TIMES. Chakwera has contradicted all the things that Chilima said. That should be cause for concern. You can bury your head in the sand BUT this is a serious issue.
Chilima said ndimaganiza bho mukhulupirira kuti mwanayu ndi wautsiru. We said it before that he is an outcast. Look now what Chakwera is saying is what they discuss it MCP headquarters when Chilima is busy running.
Question to you Brian Bandah, do you think Chakwera can disclose if he is going to be one term or not? I Loved how he responded, you might probably missed the meaning of those clever responses, in politics we act like we are enemies but not. Take note that Peter is packing his clothes from state house, his time is over he is paving a way for Chakwera..
Chilima dealt a severe blow. He has no way out. It means he has been telling us lies.
But why Chilima giving himself 3 positions when we are 9 patties in the alliance. Enafe tikatengapo chani ife a PP.
Tariro, I salute you. The way you analyse issues is very impressive. Whether others hate you and your articles, never be discouraged, you should rest be assured that you have one fan. Keep it up Rudo!
I see nothing wrong with the answers Dr Chakwera gave to Brian Banda. He answered like a politician in trying to close the can of worms that Chilima carelessly opened. The way I understand it is that the alliance (the main one between UTM &MCP) was formed to remove the DPP from power. If you have followed the court case, UTM and MCP were one side fighting MEC and DPP. After winning the case and securing the re-run, they could not have been fighting each other and risk splitting the vote three ways as it happened in the 2019 vote. Hence the alliance. I for one support it on this basis, and I think they could have managed even without the other parties.
The terms of agreement as to who is going to have what position, or how many terms the torch bearer will be in office, that should have remained a secret between them, with ministerial positions becoming apparent after they win. But the problem is CHILIMA! He should not have been disclosing those kind of things on a rally because all that it has done is create an unnecessary diversion which Chakwera is trying to clear. What benefit was this information to a rally where you are supposed to be telling people what your plans are for their betterment? Chilima is a liability to this alliance, Dr Chakwera would have been best to do without him, he is immature and phuma ndi kudzikuza. He has no qualities for a leader.
Ife tinangonva during live broadcast of tonse rally, Brian akutiuza kuti “we interrupt this broadcast to tell you to tune in tonight at 9pm for special programme, don’t miss tonight”. Tinangodziwa kuti ku manthimba kwayipa basi.
Nkhani ya paguza ndi Saguza. Sizitha bwino. Chilima iye akufuna atakhala president
Having read the rubbish against Chakwera and Chilima, who are you going to vote for? Will it be Mtchona so that corruption, plunder, nepotism, thievery, albino killings etc reach a peak and Muluzi subsequently gets into power again through Atupele? Or are you going to settle for Chakwera and Chilima so that things change for the better. I know some of us will dwell on demonising MCP by linking the party to the past. There is no way MCP in a multiparty democracy will behave like that because it would deal its fate; never to win again.
No, Malawi has been abused for far too long and my prediction is masses will settle for Tonse Alliance.
Mwayamba kale kukandana. Alliance ya ndiwolotse ndikutafune bwanji osamasuka kuti Malawi adziwe zoona kuti SKC mudzamusiila. Shaaa koma anthuwa atipusitsatu awa. Apapa wa MCP akumva kukoma sizobisanso
Both Chakwera and Chilima are trying to say things that pleases their support base but the bottom line is that the chemistry between these two great leaders is unbreakable no matter how much people try to separate them.
I agree with Chakwera that it does not matter between the two on who is on the driving seat, the bottom line is that they have the same goal which to change Malawi for the better…..nkhani yolimbirana udindo wa upulezidenti ndiyobwe yakhala ikubwezeretsa mmbuyo chitukuko cha dziko lathu.
Chilima was right in putting his name forward for the minister of finance because he want to make sure that the UTM policies that have made into the Tonse manifesto are fully implemented. But just as Chilima himself is capable of running the ministry of finance so are thousands of other Malawians and this is why it is the responsibility of the president to select his cabinet…
Having said that, I know that Chakwera will give Chilima his wishes and judge him latter by the fruits of his hands…..at the ministry of finance…
Kungomva Dr chakwera a kucheza ndi Brian banda, saulos chilima popo kudwala, thupi lonse malungo. For the first time saulos chilima missed his own rally 😭😭😭😭
Zomvetsa chisoni that Chilima has been deflated.
that was clever answers Mr Chakwera. Chilima is not liar. and why did you expect.Chilima to repeat the same. mwagwa nayo. Chilima and Chakwera are not power hungly. leave them. whether yoy like it or not Chilima presidential candidate 2025 and will vote for him massively. get lost your aim is to confuse Tonse.
Bisani matendawo, maliro akagwa muzatiuza
Blind follower
In that interview, Chakwera was so cruel to Chilima. Very sad he decided to contract Chilima in that way.
What is to contract?
Ana a UTM, mukumva bwabji m’thupi? Ng’ona ndi n’gona. Yayamba kukumezani.
Amwene, tabalalika
Chakwera has had the rudeness to tell Chilima in the face that there is no agreement on anything he has said. Wow!
Chilima wagwa nayo. Palibenso kunena mokokela. Wakumva wamva.
This is what Chakwera and Chilima meant. Once they win Chilima will double as Minister of FInance (as Chilima said). Then later on, after a proper bill is passed in Parliament, Chakwera will become deputy vice president with constitutional duties (that’s why Chakwera said positions can change since chilima is in the cabinet)
When will they pass those bills. Doing that requires constitutional change and two-thirds majority. MCP does not have 2/3 majority in the current parliament – so Chilima would have to be a fool to believe that. Chakwera can take the bill there and when it’s rejected, he will tell Chilima – SORRY. Parliament has spoken. You can’t be Deputy President. Pali cha nzeru pamenepo?
Zayambika zisanapse nkomwe yooo. This alliance will seperate even before voting day.
Actually Nyasatimes should not have been giving space for biased journalist like you. We need balanced news and not CADET articles.
Just watch TIMES (Chakwera interview) so that you can hear it for yourself.
Kkkkkk kuli ufulu wopereka maganizao achimwene amenewo ndiye maganizo a uchipani chimodziwo mukagwere uko. Pano mpa aliyense to voice out what he/she feels
What bised news when it’s a live interview on times tv.
sakunama koma
Chakwera adzawakumbuka mawu opandanzeru walankhula apawa. I dont want to accuse the advisors. the guy is weak. he cant rule the country. mr Chakwera sukulu sidakuthandizeni, this is politics; listen to political advice from the bible. James 1:19-20. Thats how Peter Mutharika behaves.
Dear writer, you are barking, barking, barking, and barking some more……. for nothing!! Or perhaps barking up the wrong tree altogether.
Where did you get the statement about Chakwera having 1 term? Did SKC say that? You writers concluded for whatever reason that SKC can only be torch bearer after one term not two terms (kaya munasuta chani kaya), then you ask Chakwera and he tells you mwanva kwandani? Now you conclude that SKC was misleading you? Are you mad?
And what is the fuss about Minister of Finance for the love of God?? Who is more senior, the Deputy President or cabinet minister? Suppose SKC is finance minister , or defence minister, or minister of economic planning and development……..does it really matter? The man is second in command already.
Whats the issue here???
Chilima anafunsa kale, ” Koma mu ngwirizanowo tikagwirizanamo???”
When i watched that interview, i concluded that Chakwela is another daft, he is another imbicile, celebrating too much before he even wins it, i think i wont vote for the Tonse Allaince based on what i saw yesterday, its childish Alliance that wants to take other people for granted
You can keep your vote or better still give it to gogo NTCHONA and mwana wa mbava. You know what, it’s still big NYEKHWE come elections day.
You are just Wasting your Time .When the Alliance agreement was Signed in Lilongwe ,The President and Running Mate Position was Already Decided ? True or False ? The answer is True ,it was already decided .But They were waiting for the Right Time to Disclose IT .So Keep on Wasting Your Time .Your Concern Must be if they Are Elected are they Going to Deliver? Because if they Don’t Deliver there Won’t be Even a Second Term ….True or False Atupele is Going to Lead DPP ? True or False if MUMU alliance is Going to Win they will Deliver ? True or False We are Going back to Economics of Handouts like in the UDF era ?Munatokhala bwanji ….You are More Worried about Positions than Someone Delivering Mombera University ,Good Roads ,Ending Corruption and Nepotism …..
ALLIANCE OF NDIWOLOTSE NDIKAKUDYE KUGAWANA NYAMA ILI KU TCHIRE ASANAPHE
Tinziva wakwathu adakwatira komweko.
Nyama inaphedwa kale apa. Chitsimikizo pa 23 pa
Chilima should have stayed in DPP. Those power hungry individuals forced him to revolt against his boss. Look now Atupele has the chance that could have been his. Here are Chilima’s options. Quit the alliance and remain an opposition figure for the next five years and stand a chance of ruling Malawi. He should build his political party from the ground. That’s what DPP did. He should stay with Chakwera and forget about ruling Malawi. He will only be the second best. 10 years is a hell lot of a long time. His chances would be very slim to be President after Chakwera leaves the stage. The choice is his. He has lost a chance of solidifying his support base because these elections might have given him the opportunity to know the true number of his supporters. Otherwise, relying on tippexed figures was not correct. The choice is yours brother. Swim or sink.
fake
Lets not rewrite history, Chilima was forced out of DPP. We all live here and we saw what happened. This nonsense that Adadi was getting ready to hand over to him is a joke. And the idea that at the moment Atupele has the better prospects than SKC shows just how completely out of touch the DPP and its cadets are, sometimes more out of touch than your senile President.
I agree eaudein 5 yea he woudhave had a shot at the presidency fair and square. This alliance wi l cost his party a lot