Malawians should deeply reflect on their spiritual life, says Mutharika: President uses Christmas speech to preach tolerance
As Presudent Peter Mutharika spends Christmas at the presidential lakeside resort at Chikoko Bay in Monkey Bay, Mangochi, with his family, he has used his Christmas message to call for peace, humility , tolerance and unity in the country, especially with the May 21 2019 Tripartite Elections around the corner.
Christmas on December 25 is a day when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Speaking through presidential press secretary and spokesperson Mgeme Kalilani, Mutharika said he hopes that Malawians will use this moment to “reflect deeply on their spiritual life.”
And in a written Christmas Day message made available to Nyasa Times, the President urge Malawiand to emulate the character of Jesus Christ to strengthen their spiritual standing and promote good citizenship to the nation.
The first couple has asked Malawiand to use the festive season to promote love, peace, unity, humility and torelance for one another “just as Jesus did while on earth.”
He asked Malawians to show a spirit of sacrifice and pray for the less fortunate Malawians who are unable to celebrate with the rest of the citizens.
Mutharika asked Malawians to be grateful to God for peace and pray for continued prosperity in the country.
He said in the past four-and-a-half years he has been at the helm, the country has overcome several challenges, including floods, drought and hunger.
Said Mutharika: “We are a God-fearing nation. Let us wish one another love, peace and unity. Let us wish our country love, peace and unity. And let us pray for love, peace and unity in our country.”
Meanwhile, President Mutharika has advised Makawianx to exercise caution and responsibility to avoid loss of lives during this festive season.
Encouraging messege bwana President .Will continue helping you with the vision for our beautiful country..Wishing you good health Prof Arthur M
All the comments here have got one theme in common, Mr President namely that: You yourself, Bwana, should be the first to practise what you are preaching.
If there is a politician who is intolerant of constructive criticism, it is yourself, sir. You purport to be a Christian but your
behaviour casts doubt on that assertion.
The way you castigate your opponents, and the fact that you tolerate unbecoming behaviour among your officials are examples of your own intolerant disposition.
Yeah right! Make Malawians even more docile god fearing creatures so you can continue exploiting them. Slap them on the right cheek and expect them to turn the left cheek too.
This idiocy must stop!
At 80 another state funeral likely. Voting for 80 year old at owners risk.
Inuyo a president ndi anthu anu mumudziwe Yesu. Umbava wake umenewu? Mwakalamba and you need to start repenting.
kodi paja gogoyu ndiwampingo wanji?
Wa satanic.
Correct yes the pocket monies of 145m adds to spiritual sanity wonderful
Asamatilankhulitse pambali mkulu uyu! He is example of not following what he is preaching.
Love peace and unity please lead by example. We would like to see that happening with the Vice President without threatening words like “tone of bricks.
We need to see that Unity you working with your vice despite the difference.
Ask David Cameron how he did it with Nick Clegg.
YOU SHOULD PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.
True mr President the apeal you have made to Malawians are very welcome infact they should have come yesterday but I have one big problem with you Sir, and its doubt and fear for our nation that it is being led by an imposter of a Christian why do I say this Sir it’s Simple you are preaching love and yet behind the back you preach hatred and unforgiveness through your Mbc unless you with immediate effect remove all hate programs on Mbc and open it to everyone or to your opponents because it’s their right to use the station… Read more »