Lunguzi touts Chakwera as leader Malawi needs beyond 2019: Engages diaspora community
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) legislator for Dedza East Juliana Lunguzi, has called on Malawians in diaspora to actively get involved in political issues and discussions that affect the development of the country.
She was speaking to Malawians in Manchester on Thursday night at a special gathering organised by the diaspora wing of the party.
Lunguzi, known for being outspoken and fearless spoke to the Malawians on a number of issues including the highly debatable issue of dual citizenship. The legislator declared that she was willing
to personally champion this cause and work of pushing for a motion in the next sitting of parliament for MPs to debate on the issue.
She urged the diasporas to be proactive on the issue, doing more research and engaging more stakeholders so that the issue could be fast-tracked.
Commenting on the matter, MCP diaspora wing deputy chairperson Allan Mandindi said “It was frustrating that the issue of dual citizenship has all been just promises and nothing tangible has happened. He accused President Mutharika of promising Malawians in Diaspora that he would be a champion for their call for dual citizenship and yet he has done nothing apart from empty promises.”
In her further remarks on the issue Lunguzi, acknowledged the need for an open debate on the issue. She said there were a number of issues that need to be looked at in trying to weigh the pros and cons of dual citizenship.
She however questioned why Malawian cannot allow its citizens to have dual citizenship when other African countries like Ghana, Namibia and Angola are doing it.
Lunguzi who is in the UK as part of the delegation attending the global symposium on health Systems Research in Liverpool also spoke on the issue of healthcare system in Malawi, describing the current system as a disaster and not benefiting the poor Malawians.
She argued that more money need to be allocated to healthcare .
These remarks were greatly supported by the audience as some accused the political leaders across the stream of not caring enough for the poor Malawians.
They claimed that most of the leaders because they are rich can afford to go to better hospitals or go abroad for treatment while the poor Malawians are suffering.
Lunguzi also had no kind words on the levels of corruption and government looting in the current Mutharika regime . She accused the DPP government as being one of the most corrupt governments in the worl, saying time has come for MCP president Lazarus Chakwera to take over.
“The Mutharika government has failed to tackle corruption . This is why we need the MCP government led by Dr Lazarus Chakwera to come in power as we are serious about fighting corruption and looting of government resources”
When asked about peoples concerns on the announcement by MCP that it will look into the option of hiring a foreigner to head the Anti corruption bureau, Lunguzi said people need to look at the bigger picture .
“ Its all about finding the right person for the job , however the main thing is to give the anti corruption body independence. MCP has again and again said it will make ACB truly independent from political influences”
Lunguzi also tackled on the issue of nepotism promising that MCP government will focus of appointing people on merit
On the her political future , Lunguzi who is due to face primary elections in her constituency to find who will represent MCP in next years elections was adamant of a clear victory. Primary elections in her area were abandoned a few weeks ago after chaos marred the process.
“ I can tell you one thing , no matter what happens I will still be the MP after the general election. I will win this seat as the people in my area have been satisfied with what I have delivered in the last 4 years I have been their representative,” she said.
Lunguzi , known for her honesty admitted that primaries in her area have been problematic due to some political opponents within the party who are trying everything to make sure she doesn’t win .
Sje also rubbished the speculation that she will stand as an independent MP .
“ I am MCP , my president is Dr Lazarus Chakwera and I am confident that I am winning the primaries and will retain my seat ,”concluded Lunguzi.
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Anthu amenewo Ali ku UK???? Kusasbako bwanji?
Mr. Clueless MCP, I think DPP must be arrested for Chasowa and Njauju
I admire her contributions. She is a fitting MP. However, at some point she was advocating for payment of health services at public hospitals. Where does she think the poorest would get that money? We know that MCP had its own serious human rights violations. We want MCP to be apologizing for that at every meeting they hold for us to be convinced that they have changed. I still doubt them. MCP needs to demonstrate that it’s not regionalitic and they should start focusing on their vision for our impoverished country rather than bad mouthing UTM. DPP is the enemy of development and that’s where they should focus.
kkkkkkk abale inu a nyasatimes mwasowa nkhani yolemba kapena mukungofuna poyalusira MCP. Nanga ti anthu take timeneto mpaka kupitira ku UK, si apabanja pake amenewo? hahahahaha koma abale mtima suvala nsazadi!
Koma wawelenga nkhani yake?
kkkkkkkk iiiiii Tiyanjane ngati ukundifuna ungonena wamva ndipo ndikutumizira ma contact anga. Mwa anthu onsewa alenba ma comment a negative pankhaniyi, waphwekerapo ine baasi?
Kikiki Koma bale eh? Nkhani zilipodi apa.
Dual citizenship for what? Choose what you want to be and be that. Sitifuna a bilimankhwe.
Za foreign DG for ACB, ameneyo ndiye Chakwera weniweni, ngati akugwiritsa ntchito foreign accent ndiye mukudabwa chiani?
Zoti MCP ingapambane chisankho ndi zokaikitsa. Taganizirani izi:
1993 referendum : MCP inalephera.
1994 general election: MCP inalephera.
1999 general election MCP inalephera.
2004 general election MCP inalephera.
2009 general election MCP inalephera.
2014 general election MCP inalephera.
Umboni woti MCP ingapambane chisankho chachikulu m’malawi muno uli kuti?
Uwona chakachake ndichimene chikubwerachi. Don’t ask me why
Juliana is a big crook don’t listen much to what she says! She is saying all this just to please Chakwera so that she can get to represent MCP in Dedza East! She too is bribing people in Dedza East with some thousands of kwachas to vote for her! I used to like her but for now she is no different from other crooks! This country is fucked! Don’t get cheated with these young politicians with some nice PR stunts！ Mubeledwa
Maiyu ndi wamisala.Chakwera adathawa ubusa.A CCAP adamuphunzitsa wawathawa nkukayambitsa Assemblies of God.Lero ali ku upulezidenti wosusa.Amangosusa chirichonse atasiyana ndi zotumikira Mulungu wake.Aphunzire pa YONA.Ndale sakwanitsa kwake nkuweta nkhosa za Mulungu Wamoyo m’mipingo.
ti anthu take ta mmanjatu..ayi ndithu zabwino zonse..
Dual citizenshop? No! What If everybody in the world had double citizenship? That would be chaos.
If you wat go seek citizenship elsewhere and renounce our motherland we won’t miss you.
Bravo Juliana Lunguzi umatiyimilira. Bravo Chakwera!
The problem with your boss is that ndi wa ma double standards. Up until now, I still dont undestand why he chose to handle the 4 billion kwacha issue in that way. Accepting it in parliament then later going into the streets. Thats just an example. I could be wrong.
You failed to follow what actually transpired. You call him a man of double standards because you only heard or read from other people. I am sure if you listened to his closing statement as Leader of Opposition during that sitting of parliament, you would have known exactly what happened. I may help to summarize it for you since I heard him live. This is a summary of what he said:
The issue of K4bn distribution is illegal because it was not approved by parliament. It is more illegal because the criteria used to select the beneficiary MPs is suspicious. MCP believes that the money is intended as a reward for those who voted against the electoral reforms bill.
As such, as MCP we call upon the president to fire minister of finance and minister of local government who gave contradictory statements on the source and purpose of this distributed money. Since we smell a crime in this whole matter, we call upon the ACB to probe these two ministers.
That said, we believe that this money belongs to Malawians and it is not proper that only a few dubiously selected MPs should benefit from the money that belongs to everyone. By saying that, we know that people will say that we are part of the corrupt syndicate. It’s like a thief sending someone to carry stolen goods. People won’t differentiate between the two. For now, we propose that every constituency should be considered for fair distribution of this money until we come back with our comprehensive stand regarding the matter.
Remember, this was the last day of parliament and a closing speech. There was no caucus, hence this was a preliminary decision. Afterwards, they met as a party and released a statement on the same matter. They clearly stated that upon further deliberations regarding the K4bn disbursement, the party was of the view that it will no longer accept to be part of the beneficiary MPs since it is criminal to partake of criminal activities.
That’s what happened. It happens all over the world. It is called second thought. It doesn’t mean weakness.
Malawi needs legislators like this Lunguzi lady. Educated, intelligent, articulate, hardworking, fearless, self-confident and honest I wish I was in her constituency, then I’d help campaign for her so that she remains in Parliament. Her ideas are not only good for her constituency but also the whole nation. Good luck Madam Juliana! Wish you all the best!
Powerful asset sungamakeee.Machine machine you will succeed tye primaries
It was a worthwhile roundtable discussions. And thank you Hon Juliana Lunguzi for taking your time to sit down with us and answer some pertinent questions Malawians in the diaspora have. We are confident you will carry our concerns to the relevant persons of authority. And thank you all those who came at a very short notice and contributed in making this meeting a success, regardless of your political affiliations.
Norah Kangulu
MCP UK Rep
Lunguzi, Chakwera is trying to get rid of you.
Can we have someone from UTM as well please.. Just to balance matters and also from DPP
Zoona akuyenera kuwina ku constituency Kwathu Juliana. Plse opangitsa maprimaries chitani chillungamo
Tikukufunani a juliana kuno kuchipatala