Lucius Banda snubs UDF move to DPP benches

May 5, 2015 Mphatso Nkhoma -Nyasa Times 187 Comments

Balaka North Parliamentarian Lucius ‘soldier’ Banda who is also the leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Parliament has refused to relocate to the side of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in parliament.

Lucius Banda: My constituents cannot go to bed with UDF and wake up with DPP
Lucius ‘Soldier’ Banda:
My constituents cannot go to bed with UDF and wake up with DPP

Two of the 14 legislators—Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Atupele Muluzi and Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament Clement Chiwaya—would not be affected by the relocation by virtue of their positions.

The move to government benches has brought cracks among UDF legislators with their National Assembly leader Lucius Banda informing Speaker that he will not be party to those relocating.

Banda said he feels the move will completely kill of the visibility of the party in the House as they will be under DPP leadership in the chamber.

” I am UDF MP and as such with powers that I was given by my voters and chiefs from my constituents I remain UDF member from opposition side not joining the government benches, as doing that ist against the wish of my superiority in this case the electorate”, Banda told Nyasa Times in an interview.

“My constituents cannot go to bed with UDF and wake up with DPP,” he added.

UDF secretary general Kandi Pandambo said the move follows the party’s successful application to the Speaker of parliament.

Speaker Richard Msowoya said UDF will not be contravening any law by physically moving and changing the sitting arrangement in the August House.

“Following the application by the UDF, my office consulted the attorney general (Kalekeni Kaphale) who said the two parties can share seats. Therefore, there is nothing wrong since MPs are free in parliament,” said Msowoya.

Section 65 of the country`s constitution prohibits members of parliament from defecting.

However constitutional law expert Edge Kanyongolo, who is an associate professor of law at the University of Malawi’s Chancellor College, said the party is free to move.

“There is no defection in the relocation as Section 65 does not refer to the physical movement of MPs in the House, but the act of leaving one political party to join another or an organization whose objectives are political in nature contravenes the law,” said Kanyongolo.

Fellow legal expert and director of Justice Link Justin Dzonzi concurred with Kanyongolo, saying the decision does not pose any threat to democracy.

“There is nothing wrong with this arrangement constitutionally because it doesn`t mean the UDF is deregistering by changing seats,” said Dzodzi.

DPP leader in the House Francis Katsaira said his party is looking forward to the new setup.

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187 replies on “Lucius Banda snubs UDF move to DPP benches”

  1. all politicians are one. All are business people they just want kukolola pomwe sadalime.

  5. Lucius Banda nakuona una mahala nadi ntchindi zikumwenelerani bwana Soldier wabakavu. Kanthu ako tiye navyo.

  6. Bwana Lucius Banda, You have showed the maturity in politics, osamangotsata zilizonse, even zolakwika kumangowombera mmanja, a phungu enawo awonetsa kufooka, pa chichewa timati ndi a kwalimbauta, komanso UDF ndi ya ku banja kwa muluzi, ndikovuta kutsutsana ndi banjali, kumbukiran a Sam Mpasu ndi a Friday Jumbe, a Bandawa atha kuwachotsa mchipanichi. Chipanichi Chili Ngati Momwe Chilili Cha DPP, Zipani za kubanja, palibe angatsutse zomwe akubanja kwa munthalika akufuna.

  7. Ku Malawi kukadakhala ma MP ozindikira ngati Lucious Banda, bwenzi Malawi
    atatukuka zedi. Pitiliza kuchita zomwe anthu akutuma osati zomwe chipani chakutuma.

    Lucious you are a Superman!!!!

  10. Thumbs up for Soldier, do not allow to be used by Atupele whose political muscle has been usurped by greed. Now I agree with what one politician said that Atupele is a kindergarten suckling baby.

  14. Wayambapotu Lucius. You want to stay in August House less than 5 years. This time it will be a battle between you and Ung’onoung’ono. Check Ung’onoung’ono when even it is greeting APM. Respectifully. Not you a puppet. You dont know politics. A parent is a parent and you follow him wherever. Not what you are doing now.

  16. Good idea Lucius. Atupele shows us that he is caward muslim who knows not of where he is heading, he’s just after money. In my perspective Lucius should stand for presidentia candidate in 2019 not atupele. Ashawa! Are endeed losers just like Bakili was betrayed by bingu, peter will do the same to atupele. Shame Udf shame.

  17. Lucious why can’t you concetrate on music. Last time you joined politics you ended badly because you were used on impeching Bingu. Now you are disagreeing with UDF leadership. Your try and error approach on issues will again affect you. Your brother advised you to stop doing politics and you should have understood him. I think your level of understanding on politics is low. Read some books on political science so that you can increase your understanding on politics. I wish you well.

  20. You walk alone while your friends will be enjoying favors from government! No wonder you are a form four drop out! Your thinking is so primitive. DPP was born from UDF and by UDF going to bed with DPP is just a normal situation since it was UDF which made the MUtharikas do a proper research. DPP is UDF therefore working together that’s normal. It was just a misunderstanding to who should be the next Presidential candidate of which God still pointed its finger to Late Bingu wamutharikas chosen one. If you can’t beat them join them

  21. GUYS MA JUDGE MBURI KUPEREKA U PRESIDENT KWA MATHANYULA POMWE UMBONI UNALIPO KUTI PETER WABELA.HAA SHAME PANO AVEKELE STRIKE HAAAAAA

    PROFESSOR BRUTAL HE DOESENT KNO CONSTUTION.

    LUCIUS BRAVO KEEP IT UP DONT FOLLOW THOSE STUPID PPO CUZ OV MONEY.DO UA JOB.

    2019 MUZANYA PP/MCP BOMA. SIMUZA BELASO MAVOTI ALERO CHIKAMWA NGATI THESE KUKANIKA KUYANKHULA UNGAYENDESE DZIKO.?

  22. Well Mr Lucius that’s democracy at work. It’s always good as an MP to do what your constituents need cos it’s where your votes came from. But my question is if you stand against the party that you rode on, what is that????? I don’t know someone can school me on this one but I think that it’s a tricky situation.

  26. Lucius ndiye MP.mp azichita zomwe akufuna anthu, anthu azimuuza zochita osati mp aziuza anthu zoti achite ayi.Hon teach these gridy mps

  28. you people, advise me, what z the logic behind crossing? what z difficult 4 one to support the gvmnt while in opp. side?

  30. Bravo Lucius.keep it up.section 65 engineer. UDF was/is in armpits of DPP. If not careful enough it will go like aford

  32. Big up soldier ukaziputa limba ur nt 1st one ,do wat u know dat can help ur area as Mp.

  36. musamunamize soldier, this is the beginning of his down fall! sorry poti udzagwa alone! kakakakakakak!

  38. Lucius usalole zimenezo ife tiye tisunge chipani osamangotengeka iyayi ndili mbali yako

  39. I wish Malawi would be full of competent and strategic leaders like this man, there is leadership in Lucias Banda

  40. chabvuta apa ndi dyara. you can not betray your electorate in this way. mwadyeratu inu. Keep it up soldier

  41. ACHAWA ACHAWA ACHAWA

    KUKONDA CHUMA KOPOSA WANTHU WANU KUMUDZI

    KUTELEKU MWADYA VIBANZONZI

    2019 MUNYA MUWONANSO

  43. Well done soldier we love you all but go to Malawi congress party we need your support moo fire MCP boma

  45. Lucius, I very much respect your decision but there is actually nothing for you to fear unless I don’t understand how our parliament works. Udf is in coalition with dpp, that is strictly speaking we have a coalition govt although we tend to say it is dpp govt. So the coalition govt mps need to sit on one side in parliament while the real opposition which is not part of the govt sits on the opposite side. The two coalition parties are still separate parties with their own separate leadership even in parliament. So Lucius you are not going to lose your udf leadership in and outside parliament if you relocate to the dpp govt benches. You are also not going to lose your constructive criticisms of the dpp host if you don’t agree with some of their policies.

    A typical example is the UK coalition govt of David Cameron Conservative party and nick clegg’s liberal democrats. They are in coalition and the libs are sitting on the govt side benches but are two separate parties running the govt and most of the times they are at each other’s throats. Each party had its own leader in the House.

    Unless they are saying that by relocating then you will no longer be leader of udf in parliament or otherwise. Dpp and udf need to clarify things here otherwise I can understand why soldier is refusing to move, no one likes to be led to the dpp slaughter like dumb sheep.

    1. Soldier said in an interview with Zodiak that as a result of this arrangement UDF and DPP will have one Leader in the House and will come from DPP

  46. keep it up Soldier for standing your grounds.Working with the govt of the day does not require to move physically.This young Muluzi ndiwadyera ndipo he is not a presidential material as he has been deceiving himself.We need people like Lucius sometimes who cannot be swayed by cheap politics of kudyera amphawi.

  47. Keep it up Lucius for standing your grounds.Udf can still work with the govt without physically or invisibly

  49. i salute u soldier..i like ur principles alot. U really show that u didnt join politics to help ursef bt ur pipo. Dats a gud idea..

  51. I wish you well Lucius. May Yaweh be with you. Through Christ our Lord. May you not be tempted by greed

  52. You mean the UDF MPs could not work in partnership with the DPP without “PHYSICALLY” relocating? What purpose does this move serve? The soldier will always remain a true Man of the People (MP). Go on respecting your conscience soldier, and people like me will respect you as well. CONGRATULATIONS.

  53. Good move lucius keep it up ,you will not be removed from palliament again, we are with you,

  54. Malawi is poor today because of Bakili Muluzi and UDF. Malawians please don’t talk about Muluzi and UDF again. Malawians are all over the world because of these two names.

  55. TRU SOJA MAN…….afta all zoti chitukuko chimapezeka ku chipani cholamula zinatha……boma lili kale bankrupt ili…..ask me in 2019 ngati achina Lilian Patel will have benefited anythng frm their coalition wth DPP. WISE MOVE Mr Lucius

  58. big up mr soldier Lucius Banda,we want courageuos p’ple like you bigy..more fire mr Banda no longer alone on UDF betch I also with yuo on ur opposition side,bravo-bravo soldier…..

  59. Lucious Banda has made history today. whether those praising lucious are pp or mcp, the fact of the matter is he loves his party than those seated on govt benches. sooner or later he will be vindicated.

  60. Don’t read too much into Lucius’ action. The guy is not known to be a thinker. By UDF moving to DPP benches Lucius ceases to be the leader of UDF in the house. That is what he doesn’t want to happen. But in Malawi politics nobody who betrays their party ever survived. Stupid move by one Lucius Banda. Poor guy.

  62. Lucius Banda zomwe akufuna kucita apazi kapena nditi zomwe wachitazi sizowona ayi chifukwa sindiye kuti iye kupezeka kumipando yomwe amakhala a opposition sizikutanthauuza kuti sakutumikila Boma ayi apa akuluwa chikuwasowekela ndikuti anene chilungamo kuti akufuna kulowa chipani cholamula, koma kuti abwele poyela ndikulengeza kuti atuluka UDF akuwopa section 65 , kwa ine sindikuwonapo chanzeru china chilichonse paganizo lomwe lilipoli awa ndi maganizo anga inu anu ndioti chani

  63. From my layman understanding parties are either elected as governing parties or opposition. By relinquishing its role as opposition and identifying itself with government UDF has practically crossed the floor hence the need to move to government side. Definitely there is a shift of allegiance. The problem is that our lawyers will always look for loopholes instead of trying to refine our laws. It is like in Malawi a good lawyer is identified by the number of flaws he uncovers in our laws and not their efforts in trying to refine those laws. The Kanyongolos and Dzonzis of this country know that this is not what they voted UDF for. If UDF wanted to work with DPP it should have consulted its electorate and come up with a clear understanding of how this is going to work. In the absence of that I am afraid, they are taking people for granted. Lo, the end of UDF is nigh. If it is a collision government, let the terms of this collision be made public.

  64. Lucious, you will cry mfwee! Don’t forget Bingu punished you because of your stupidity. You thought you were the cleverest out of all UDF MPs and you went ahead with impeachment Kupusa. Look here my boy. If there was a man to hate DPP was Bakili Muluzi. Remember how he campaigned and managed to put Bingu on position number one. Yet the same Bingu punished Muluzi to hell. That’s politics. If you are wise enough, you would realize how Bingu grabbed the position number one through joining UDF. But I know you are such a dull boy you can’t read anything. To hell with you.

  66. Lucius
    Most of the people praising you here are either PP or MCP sympathizers who don’t wish DPP and UDF well. Similarly the people that make the most noise on Nyasanet are also PP or MCP. These are not the people you should be listening to if you want to advance your career as a politician. If you are not careful you will be finished as a politician in your Balaka Constituency. You know as well as I do that in Balaka as is the case elsewhere in the Southern Region you either are DPP or UDF. If you piss these two parties in this region then you are as good as dead politically. These same people who are clapping hands for you will be the first to laugh at you when the tide turns against you. Do you remember that most of your new cheerleaders were the same people that called you names and ‘what have’ you when you tabled (was it a proposal?) the Impeachment Bill in Parliament? Have you asked yourself why the people that have been calling you names all these years have all over a sudden become your most beloved and trusted funs?

    Lucius you may end up becoming a dejected laughing stoke if you are not careful. A wise man knows where his real friends and relative are. Only a fool will burn a blanket during summer only to realize that he did something very stupid when winter comes. This is free advice. Don’t ever say you were never advised, mwana wakwathu ku Balaka.

  67. Its not only UDF, make che party mayo ikufuna ikakhale ku govt benches, zatseketseke bwanji. Ufulu pa MW ndiye nkumati aphungu ameewa angakambe zotukula dziko? This is why Diameter stressing a need for Malawi Malawi to have a maximum of three parties only and no Independent mps if we are to develop. Why are we doing things as if we’ll have another Malawi. There’s nothing wrong ofcourse but think of tomorrow when you will b out of parliament, I am not a politician nor a member of any party rather am a good citizen who would wish to see a better Malawi for our children on the other hand to see our future MPs &leaders enjoying a good foundation bulit by today so called democrats, but eish! Wana wazalakalaka kupayani imwe, anthu anzeru sakuimira u phungu nchifukwa chake tipitirirebe kuziona zoterezi. Dzuka malawi dzuka.

  68. Just to change sitting positions does not change one’s membership. Indeed if it was resigning from UDF and joining DPP.
    Many MPs defected to the Government benches without resigning from DPP. This is history in repeat.

  69. most of our leaders ndiozikonda okha.they are not sereous with their paties.how can we empowering our oposion system.shame

  70. While I applaud Lucius’ decision,I think it should be pointed out that the working relationship in parliament or outside parliament does not make UDF MPs DPP. What is happening now is just moving to the government benches,but in principle,UDF did that long ago. It is therefore senseless to argue in the way Lucius has since it all started way back and its now just formalizing the marriage

  72. Lucius has not yet recovered from the wounds he sustained during his arrest by DDP for fodging a certificate, its not about being principled here. What it means is that he is very naive with politics because even his party habours a grudge against DPP but the party is playing politics. Its about if you cant beat them, join them-thats what Bingu did.

  73. Where does crossing the floor which has been talked about many times take place if not Parliament? OPINIONS! The Speeker goes by Kaphales opinion. Dzondzi agrees with Kanyongola and everything is fine. I think God has indeed a plan for everything. Mulungu anapatsa maphunziro okwana m’mene amabadwa Lucius Banda. Lucius Banda has given reasons why he cant go across in the August House – nothing to do opinions.

  74. Kanthu kamathera kwa mwini. Chipani cha Chair akuthetsa yekha. As long as Muluzi is still alive this party will be ruled by him. This is definitely his idea. Muluzi remember how you insisted on Bingu despite all the the criticisms on the idea of handpicking Bingu. What happened you were thrown away. Here you are again with the same party. I tell you thus the end of the party. DPP will throw you again. Muluzi you are killing democracy in this country. You are an Idiot, if not an imbecile. I have never seen a stupid leader like you in Africa. You are a disgrace in Malawi’s democracy. Mxiiiiiiiii. I wish you could read this. Bravo Soldier. You are indeed a hero. You are not a type of YES BWANA embiciles. Keep it up. I salute you.

  76. A truthful, faithful and dedicated UDF supporter is Happy kuti UDF MPs will sit on the government bench come next parliament. Those that are busy hailing Hon Banda here are not UDF supporters. Infact we are so surprised by what Hon Banda is doing. He can be forgiven because we know what Bingu did to him.

  77. Someone with MSCE defeating professors, DRs, in general graduates in decision making, sukulu imangothetsadi umbuli koma uchitsiru sumatha. I had never been Lucius Banda fan but on this one Lucius has swayed me. You’ve made a very good decision and humbled yourself to the people who chose you. Intuition and God’s directed thinking is possible if we entrust our whole being to Jesus Christ. God is always in control.

  78. Lucius is leader of UDF in Parliament!
    So how was this arrangement and application to the speaker made without his knowledge? Is he a real leader of UDF in the house? or lame duck?

    His reaction shows that he was not part and parcel of the decision making team on this important issue

  82. Tiwonere tsopano kutha kwa chipani EEEEsih AFORD inatha chonchi, Big UP Lucius , a leader should consult not easily swivelled like a pendulum. UDF good bye.

  84. UDF should not be allowed to be muzzled because doing so is killing democracy as UDF still remains a party with a big following. So Hon Lucius Banda is correct in its decision because he knows supporting government does not necessarily mean moving the bench. Mr. Bakili Muluzi and his son are selfish indviduals, they think they are bigger than UDF. We UDF members are behind Hon. Banda

  85. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Soldier on Soldier. Be principled.

  86. Bravo Soldier for the wise decision you have made. This really shows that you are not a greedy person like ur folks in UDF. Amene apita kukakhala ku Govt benches ndi aja late Davis Kapito anawatcha kuti “MADEYD”. Malawi Democracy can flourish if we had ppo of Lucius Banda’s calibre. Keep the fire burning Hon Lucius Banda, Malawi’s own Malema

  93. Its good that we have an MP like Lucius who is mindful of his real boses. Despite the clear clarification from the law experts, the electorate will still question the move as we all know that the ministearial position of Atupele is betraying us the electorate that supported UDF to have some MPs in Parliament.

  94. LUCIUS BANDA THE POLITICIAN KUNGOTI UNAKWERALA YOLAKWIKA KOMA UMATHA USAYIWALE ANAKUMANGA AJA NDI OMWEWA ASKUWONE BWINO LERO MORE FIRE ANZAKO NDI MAZOBAAAAAAAAA

  95. Electorite yake yiti mukunena inu.awo ndi maganizo ako.osamangotinamizira ife agalu inu.

  96. Zayamba, chipani ichi cha yelo ichi chitha ngati makatani, uuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  97. Ndiwedi Soldier wa amphawi. Your respect for voters is good. Anthu Baku Balaka north munasankha moyenera

  101. Kkkkkkk midyomba dyela inu osakhala ngati Lucias amdala osafuna zopusa zikuchikazi bwanni.

  102. Lucius Banda, those you are trying to be principled but I don’t think this decision will assist you. Democracy in Malawi is not mature people will just look at you as the rebel to the party

  108. Do not tolerate that decision from UDF leadership Lucious. People elect you in the name of UDF not DPP. Remember that they didn’t elect you to be sold to DPP. Let Atupele & others join Dpp because of their weak mind greedy.

  109. Corrupt interpretation of section 65 by Edge Kanyongolo. We are saddled with inept amaturish lawyers who are so called professors from Chancellor College. This College has created amatuers out there. Fake interpretation. Why should one move to government benches, simply put, in coalition. How can losers of an election be in government. A party that came third for that matter. What sort of proof do we need Malawians?

  110. THIS IS GREAT SOLDIER, NOT THE OTHER STUPID IDIOTIC ILLITERATE “DPP” MPS FROM MANGOCHI AND MACHINGA.

  111. Lucious has seen the game from afar, 2019 he knows MCP/PP combo is wiping the floor, what is 32% compared to 68%? In 2019 it will be 85% to MCP/PP and 15% to DPP/UDF. UDF will be buried.

  113. It takes abl real man and true patriot to do what Lucious has done. God bless you man for considering your people over greed. Youv actually just made history there…PROUD OF YOU!

  118. Thank you Lucius Banda. This is maturity and you have the support of millions of Malawians on such a bold but wise decision.

  119. This is Lucious Banda I know at least there is a voice of a real man udf is saving agenda for not change, Malawi needs a strong opposition party don’t trust Bingu,s brother just wait you will see their true colors shortly.

  120. Now that’s what I call strength of character and display of integrity. Bravo Lucius.

  122. Achawa tamalimbani ngati Achewa Osatekeseka odzidalira kugwira ntchito yaulimi molimba mukufuna kunkhala ngati Atumbuka uku apita uku apita zanziiiiiiiiiiiii Lero akungokangana okhaokha ku Kanengo mu territory ya eni nthaka

  123. Bravo Lucius Banda, show these idiots some sense. Atupele Muluzi this is your end, you have shot yourself in the foot. UDF is as good as erased now because the leader Aatupele has proven beyond reasonable doubt that he is very immature as evidenced by his easily used by other parties. How can we trust such a person to lead a party let alone aspire to be president of a country? Atupele is easily taken, he is after money not serving the people. He should never again represent UDF (if at all UDF is still a party) because it has been swallowed by DPP. Achawa kugona ntchito kudziwa utelala ndi kukhwima basi.

  124. Salute Mr. Banda that’s what I call a cautious man. Very few politicians know that you guys are hired and can be fired by voters. Bravo big man.

  125. If u really will stand up to that Lucius, thumbs up! U will have my vote next election

  126. Umenewu ndiwo timati usoja, osati zaupumbwa akupanga uyu mwana Atupele. Dzukani ma MP a UDF. Mukufuna muthere limodzi ndi chipani zooona. Ndalama ndalama sizinthu umasandutsa munthu wabwinobwino kukhala chitsilu.

  127. Bravo Lucius !That is a sign of maturity .Osaputsitsidwa ndi mwanauyo. Watengera ukhuluku wa bamboo wache.

  128. Omega …0999195520 – better move by lucius banda …leave those greedy mp’s go to dpp beanches -~ chidzadziwe nchipande pa omola 2019 ,,like father like son indeed

  129. That is your constitutional right Mr Banda and bravo to that. No one should force you into doing something that is against your conscious and indeed against the constituents who put you in that position in the name of blind loyalty. Some MPs are doing this without even consulting their constituents. Do what is right for you and your constituents. I am not UDF but I salute you.

  130. Lucius Banda just join those who are relocating themselves. Remember the first lady comes from Balaka. By that you are already DPP guru.You are brother inlaw to DPP.

  131. Lucius your real politician. We can not wait 2019, leading udf and be Malawians people’s president. Atupele Muluzi you are very disgraceful, selling the party because of your greedy corrupt father.

  132. Congratulations Honourable Banda and we will give you the leadership of UDF not this little boy nchifukwa chake Mussa ankamunena kuti sanapole pa mchombo.

  134. I don’t understand what a learned lawyer is saying when he says that democracy will not be affected when UDF legislators are forced to join government this has clearly shown by number of MPs who were not happy with this decision

    If all opposion parties move to govt side are we sure that democracy will be promoted in Malawi?

    The problem in Malawi is that laws are interpreted to suit a certain group of people

  135. The death of UDF…with just one blow. I think UDF should be careful. DPP are not playing here.

  137. Congratulations Lucius for the bold decision. We need such people who are not just swept by the wind.

  140. Hon Lucias Banda
    stop being ignorant about the proposed working relationship with DPP please.we said if we can’t beat them then join them.
    working with DPP party will make you contribute better for your voters and the nation at large.this is not campaign time,wait for campaign window and you then can start your games.we all know that you are a good fighter hence don’t wash your linens in the media.UDF respect you as leader in the house.so do the needful to the party boss.
    this is the time to build mother Malawi.contribute contractive input for the betterment of all.You are our Jahmassanger and we respect you fullest ….

  141. UDF kumalembo kwayandikira. Muluzi has always taken the party as his personal estate and use it to serve his family interests. This is what has caused many to leave it. Lucius has power in Parliament and moving to Govt side means he has lost his power. We go in politics for powers and one cannot give this up so easily.

  144. Lucious Banda, You got thumbs up from me! Brave and honest man! This is what a representative of the common man should be. Not going into politics for your belly but your people. I am MCP and not UDF but I second your morality Lucious on this one. may God Bless you and your family.

  146. Lucius is a visoinally leader than the president of UDF he is there for his own favours. Lucius anamudzuza a DPP zimenezo sangayiwale mpang’ono pomwe anamulowetsa mundende in 2006.

  147. Soldier you are the man of principals. I salute you. Bola osadya buns la blue posachedwapa and you start changing your mind. Your stand will be a lesson to all other UDF members.

  151. All these years i have been looking at you as a fake soldier i was feeling like you are going to bow down before the needs of atupele.Keep it up Lucius now you are back as my idol and hero not with party but actions.Those who are angry just call 0 888 185 448.

  152. A Lucious muisova mwakula mwatha. Anzanu amayang’ana komwe kukumveka kununkhila. Mukuwona ngati UDF idzalowanso m’boma atah!!!

  154. Lucious,Thats good enafe tatuluka UDF chifukwa chamgwilizano osadziwika bwinowu,kodi si DPP yomwe ija iyi?.

  157. There is sense in Hon Lusius Banda decision of him not moving to DPP benches , Muluzi and his son are busy destroying UDF party in exchange of clearing his thieving government taxpayers money . Muluzi is busy teaching President Peter Munthalika bad manners .

  160. Well done Lucius. Thus maturity. Sam’madziwa soldier.
    ‘Mwana wa mudzi’!!

    However, I thought Parliament is seated into two opposing groups. Who is this stupid lawyer who mentioned ‘floor’ inthe constitution when it has nothing to do physical movements in the chamber.

    Which floor is referred to in section 65 of our constitution?
    Is UDF not associating with another organization political in nature? What is DPP?
    Is crossing the deregistering a party and if we of individuals who seen to patronize other parties.?

  161. A gud move by lucius banda!!!! These two families- mutharikas and muluzi families are fond of using people like condomz!!! Here now they are playing political games and at the its mutharika and atupele muluzi who will be the ultimate winners/ beneficiaries!!! Enanu muzingokanda matongo ndi nyini basi!!!!! Thumps up lucius for not bowing down to these blood suckers and theives!!!!! I feel pity for the blind followers, inu muli busy kufa ndi umphawi anzanu akudya money, mukungokhalira basi ati president ndiwakwathu kumwera!!!!! Ya pa nyo panu!!!!

  163. Thats true Lucius Banda, there is no need to move to that bench. You are a true democrat.This is in tandem in what you have been singing, big up Soldier of the poor. This is the end of UDF, where is AFORD and NDA, they ended after going to bed with other parties. UDF is a national party and not a family. Who is benefiting from this alliance, is it a party or a family.Nawonso Kandi Padambo is not principled, how can he be just twisted like a baby, am sorry for him.Mark my words, UDF will have three mps next elections because of this gready.Anthu muli ndi ndalama zambiri koma simukwanitsidwa nazo.Let me tell you this, if you have no God in your heart, you cant be satisfied with money. Lucius, am proud of you,this is indeed the product of SPAS. Koma anthu inu mudakhala bwanji, inabwera PP, you were there. pano DPP you are there, shame on you.This was the time you could have been busy strategising your party for the next elections, look at what MCP is doing, they are busy reminding their electorate that they are there.

  164. That’s ma man Soldier! You have now matured indeed we need more MPS of your callibre!

  165. Lucius Banda tangovomerani kukhala ku government benches palibe vuto ineyo ndine wa mu constituency yanu Balaka north ndizapanga kafukufuku palibe akudana nazo.

  167. I don’t know what Lucius Banda is trying to prove or achieve but it is a very futile attempt to get unwarranted attention and will not help him to get the fame he is looking for. Just to resign from UDF!

  169. Lucius Banda, i salute u. U are a real soldier. Umaona patali and u are in there to stay. I believe now that u really talk wat u do. Very matured guy. Ndagoma nawe

  171. mwachita bwino akulu…..asaaa amafuna mungopita jst lyk that? ai mwochoka kutali mukanachoka mukanakwiitsa agogo anga ndithu

  172. Is it just me who is seeing this law only being applied literally? If UDF members are on DDP’s side, which side will they be looting for all the time? How is that different from difection?

  173. good decision soldier, u r a true democrat usangoti kwaomba mphepo komweko, i see u sooner be the president of udf & later president of ……………

  174. To whose benefit is this relocation? Is it Malawi or UDF as individuals? UDF can still worrk with DPP without physically relocaing. Its just a matter of supporting certain policies which are beneficial to the rural mass. Brave LUCIUS BANDA. Let’s see how many seats UDF will retain in 1919? Bakili Muluzi did the same with AFORD, and UDF penetrated through the AFORD strong areas. Tembo in his final term worked with JB and PP but he never relocated in the parliament he knew very well of the consequences. UDF watch out for the croco has opened its mouth showing its merciless teeth

  177. This is what we call “Malawi.” lamulo limasintha m’mene munthu angaganizile. Nonse a UDF pitani kumeneko musatipusisepo apa kafe kachipani aka ndi anthu ake osaphunzirawa shaaa!!

  178. Kodi iwe “Soldier”, ukuziona ngati ndiwe dolo?
    Ugwa nazo zimenezi; a Muluzi siamasewera!

  181. I undetstand Hon L Banda. The Man suffered under DPP leadership. He is not a fool to forget too soon.
    Viva Lucius! That is what we call integrity and Displine.
    I would love to see more Malawians to have that heart. You have my vote.

  184. Lucius expected Cabinet position like Lilian Patel. In fact Shaibu Kaliat has been telling the two that they will be appointed into the cabinet. Now that it has failed he cries sour grapes. Dpp and UDF arrangement is the best for the two parties.

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