Energetic, consistent Chilima: Man-of-the-podium in this campaign
This Sunday, the 90-minutes of the fresh presidential campaign soccer game is over.
In this game, unlike the typical football game, the winner will be decided by spectators through a national vote on Tuesday, June 23 2020.
But before the spectators do their final critical part this Tuesday, it is imperative to underline that, during this campaign season, Malawians have seen it all, heard it all.
From the youthful and energetic Atupele Muluzi leading the DPP/UDF campaign team through the absent Mbakuwaku to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful Lazarus Chakwera’s composed and stately stature, Malawians have had interesting time separating political wheat from chaff.
However, if charm, composure, passion, consistency, energy and appeal were, put together, a person in this campaign; that person wouldn’t be anybody other than Saulos Klaus Chilima – SKC.
The UTM leader and the country’s vice-president embodied those characteristics with the eager, arguably, never felt before in the history of the country’s elections.
His message has always been sharp, precise and consistent—he never strayed to the gallows, drowning his stature to raw sense of senselessness.
He has been resiliently and visibly energetic: carrying bags of maize, jumping and balancing on top of vehicle, campaigning every day without showing signs of fatigue.
SKC has been campaigning from heart, passionately invoking national feelings when other were busy appealing to tribal and religious feelings.
He has been charmingly appealing; speaking the language of the people, dressed in consistent red gears and always appearing sharp and focused.
In the end it all, Malawians felt the power of campaigning through, the energy that hardly faltered even in the face of strenuous attacks from the opposing camp.
Arguably, this campaign centered more on Chilima than any other person involved.
His move to remain second to someone wasn’t a rosy one, especially to those who wanted him to lead. Even in MCP his coming in wasn’t a thing some, who wanted the position, digested with ease. Plus you had the menacing DPP which, arguably, had more issues against Chilima than MCP.
You need a hat off to Chilima for, cleverly and shrewdly, maintaining to keep his boat afloat the stormy waters he has sailed through. He has managed to retain his relevance in UTM, adjusted well with MCP traditionalists and kept DPP at its toes.
In a game of football, a man-of-the match accolade if given after the game but in this campaign, the man of the podium is Mfana woganiza boo heavy, SKC!
You would love to see him win but, in this game, its spectators, not players, who decides a winner. One can only wish him well and fine!
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true kuyankhula mkosavuta but implimenting, we will be waiting for -100,000,000 job, cheap fertilizer, houses for security personnel, kudya katatu patsiku, 100, 000 tax free salary, freeing up mbc, coz ngati sizitheka ndiye combination ya TIMES AND MBC ON PROPAGANDA IDZAKHALA NYEKHWE
true Mr vice president when people are voted in they receive hip of praises lets hope you will remember this-\1-1000,000 job, 2-100,000, tax free salary 3 houses for security men and women 4- reduction in other taxes 5- kumadya katatu patsiku 6-cheap fertlizer and others kuyankhula mkosavuta koma kuchita-
Dr Chakwera congrates for the victor-Abusa avoid zomvaimva after kukhala ndi anthu simuyambira apa mwalalikira kwambiri-avoid chilima he a very crafty man adzukusokonezani so mind your business
-are you going to free MBC SIR? iam afraid that if MBC remains as it is there will propanganda favouring you from times and mbc so check this
That’s my SKC fighting up to the end ,GOD bless Malawi , God bless Tonse alliance
As a Malawian living in diaspora, I find him to be intelligent. We have nothing to lose in trying him. He was a successful business executive and unlike other politicians has no dented past. Would have voted for him given a chance. He seems serious to root out corruption. We should be proud of him. I pray that he makes an example of some politicians who have been stealing by sending them to jail. I really hope he does that. His education is a real plus
SInavote 2019 koma mawa lokha ndikukavota chifukwa ndufuna ndikadule tambala monyansa anthu amenewa amandinyansa sindimafuna kumva za zigawenga zimenezi anthu okupha komanso kuzatiphera wa police wakwathu ku mangochi Imedi mulira muwona simuyipata vote kuno.
God bless Tonse Alliance and may he reward your hard work Dr SKC.
Brave boy.
Very very true…Chilima has no match kaya mufuna kaya simufuna,cant you see DPP its all about kudikila kubela basi? no mfundo,nothing….Awa amangodziwa kuba basi.Musayelekezenso kuyesa kubela malawi siilola.
Wongani Chiuta you are one and a half in on-point journalism. Bravo and keep it up. A lot of articles frm Nyasa Times gets published with broken English, loosely connected sentences and they don’t seem to go through professional editing. But your political observation was delivered beautifully
Great article! I love how Chilima connects with the masses, he is a great orator, He stands firm on his belief for a better Malawi for all and will not waver. We are witnessing something we have never seen before in Malawi politics and it’s beautiful, He has again made me proud to be a Malawian….. SKC YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL!……..OUR HOPE for TOMORROW
Chilima is in a class of his own. He has changed the Malawi political landscape for ever!. He has rejuvenated interest in politics in many people young and old, Chilima has made people to hold their leaders accountable and get what they deserve. He has opened our eyes, Malawians have woken up, never to be taken for granted ever again, He has brought a whole new dimension to politics, its not business as usual anymore!!!!!……Thanks SKC!!! …… we love you!
Energetic Saulos??? DPP is unbeatable, unmovable and it’s time for Chilima and his company face the reality. It’s enough from him, it’s enough from Timoteo. We have nothing to do with mcp and it’s a closed chapter for the Malawians. Expect to get what you have been looking for.
Dude, I am not even in the country but I do care what happens next. When you say “We have nothing to do with MCP” – are you speaking for all Malawians or just for yourself? Me thinks Malawians showed they have a lot to do with MCP and were it not for the massive irregularities and rigging in the previous election MCP would have been in government as we speak.
I know, just like anyone who supports the current regime, you will come up with excuses about the courts and pro-opposition judges from one region, but you and I both know that is baseless and without an iota of truth. I don’t recall that all judges were from one region. If the judges did not have a unanimous decision based on the facts before them, there would have been a split judgement.
I think it helps to accept when things go wrong, and move on. We can only prosper and grow if we look at past mistakes and avoid them. I am sure Malawians will decide who to rule them tomorrow. If the DPP won fair and square (as they claim), they will win again. It’s that simple and I would think the opposition will accept it and move on – as long as all issues raised have been amicably resolved as opposed to the previous election (which was basically a sham).
Campaign time is over stop this stupid propaganda . write real articles. we know who to vote for in our hearts. our decisions wont change because someone kneeled down or the beauty of his wife. We know what matters for each of us. Stop this partisan journalism
You are an idiot Lameki. If you can’t spell then write in Llomwe or Mang’anja. Who “kneeled” down after all? Chilima is not your size. He is sorted for life this guy. He is the current VP. Who are? A person without even a name. What Mr Chiuta was just saying are hard facts. Can you even compare Chilima with anyone in the DPPUDF Alliance? None. If you talk even about his wife, you can put together all your wives including your sisters they want even come close to our own Nkhamanyachi!! She is a beautiful soul for sure!!
Well written.. SKC is on the level of his own, may God bless his work on Tuesday!
Born a leader..so creative…New Malawi. .
For the new dawn, let’s start singing stanza 2 and 3 for our anthem. So positve and uplifting..
Chilima is not consistent – he is angry and frustrated. That’s what one gets from his voice and stunts: draping himself in flag, crying, carrying 50kg bags etc.
Wongani Cbiuta ,
I like ur writing.
Ur summary on Chilima is really true and quite amazing..
Chilima is a rare breed of the past, present and future generations type of leaders Malawi had been longing for.
Whether one likes it or not, SKC has tremendously changed Malawi political landscape.
Here is a leader who is very patriotic, passionate and caring about his country.
One who is loathed seeing his country in shambles.
Ur piece of analysis is awesome.
Thanks for the analysis.
Please write again.
Well articulated Wongani Chiuta 👋🏿🇲🇼✔️
To the contrary, Malawi has never seen a sleepy and dull baffoon like NTCHONA.
Honestly speaking, Malawi has never seen and may never again see someone like Chilima. Energetic, strong, clever, intelligent, honest, etc. I can only put him (if not above in my opinion) amongest best campaigners like Obama, Bill Clinton etc. Love him or not, agree with him or not, the FACT remains the same. I do thank nkhalamba though for picking up this MOSES to help save Malawi.
Let’s wait one day to go muyiona nyekhweeee!!!!!! DPP Boma
Basi zakuba…..DPP kumvetsa chisoni abale.Nganga kukakamilabe??? kkkkkk week ino musowa kothawilatu palibe kupita ku USA.Tithana week yomweino kuyambila pa chinai pano
osanamizana chilima anakonza , no dought this coming Tuesday akuwina with is friend marcathy chakwela ngati sikubeledwa zisanko
Not surprising to hear miserable Malawians, mainly those being led blindly from UTM, coin the rubbish Zeze has been displaying since last year as something to be proud of. I have always said that it is either Zeze is clever enough to continue cheating his illiterate followers, or he is completely out of tune and doesn’t know what messages to pass on, as a result it is like “A blind person leading a fellow blind colleague”. I found his messages wanting all along.
Kunkuyu has the audacity to talk about violence free campaigns, has he forgotten that him together with Ngalande masterminded the Ndirande stoning of APM convoy? And this useless loud mouth Kaliati talks about Zambians being in the country to rig, how? Can’t you see that that on it’s own is impossible? This alliance has tried all it could to paint a gloomy picture of DPP/UDF alliance but it didn’t work. When you look at Zeze and Patricia, one would think they are from the same parents, distorted matsaya. Kaya, muona kuti mupanga bwanji poti nthawi yatha kale. Muyendenso kuchokera ku Ndirande, mukapangitse msonkhano womaliza ku Masintha, simunamalize bambo Arafat.
Nonsense, we want development not posers. We want infrastructure, we want stable economy, we want pro poor economic growth. Senegal, Rwanda, Ghana are fastest growing economy not because of charm and energy but programs being implemented
DPP has neither charm, energy, nor even development plans.
kkkkkk president wovala jombo shameful indeed. it just shows that he is ready for battle in the bush not state house
Credit must be given where it is due. Chilima is the champion of this game. The attacks and threats that targeted him did not deter him from shining, everyday he got more strength to fight on. His composure and confidence is amazing and worth emulating. As Malawians we have a lot to learn from Chilima. I wish he could be part of the winning team.
Brilliant article omly the truth. God bless Chilima- Chakwera. God blessTonse Alliance God bless Malawi.
Misenza tsopano, mpaka kulira ndi flag ya Malawi? Its just a cloth man!
Good and Honest article Chilima certainly won the electioneering trophy as the most hardworking and meeting the emotional need to improve all tribes all peoples of Malawi. Shame will have to wait 5 years to Vote him President. Tuesday will Follow Him to VOTE MCP
mawa akadzanena kuti adathandiza MCP kuwina musadza kane. mwana ndi mwala uyu. MCP failed to swallow him. Actually Chilima swallowed MCP. All agenda items were dictated by Mfana wa booo. keep safe mfana.