MP to move motion for Malawi to adopt federal system of government

September 22, 2019 Owen Khamula - Nyasa Times 66 Comments

Mzimba north legislator Yeremiah Chihana has given notice of a private member’s motion for the country to adopt federal system of government.

Yeremiah Chihana: Malawi should have federal government

In the notice, Chihana says the federal system of government is in the interest of equitable distribution of resources and developments in Malawi and as a solution to the challenges brought about by the quota system in the education system.

He also says that federalism is needed because of what he calls elasticity of Malawi politics and in order to ensure equal participation in political decisions which affect all regions in Malawi.

“…this House is satisfied that Malawi has now matured to change the system of government, and to that end, this House resolves that all efforts and legal framework should be put in place towards adoption of a federal system of government within a specified time period and in any case before the next scheduled elections in 2004,” reads the notice in part.

Although this might excite some people in the northern region who feel marginalized, it is unlikely that it would pass in parliament as Chihana is the lone member of Alliance for Democracy (Aford) in the 193-strong House.

The notice of motion for federation system of government comes at a time when the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is accused of nepotism, regionalism, cronyism, tribalism, favouritism, among others.

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66 replies on “MP to move motion for Malawi to adopt federal system of government”

  1. am of the view that Malawi need federal government inorder to bring true decentralisation of development to its citizens… its not about region, or tribe or where someone comes from,,,,,, we must differenciate also about fedralism and quota system of students selection to Universities/ public schools, rather we should define federalism as a rebirth of new knowledge in approach to development,,,Malawi is one country, federalism is just a structure or a vehicle to do development effectively……. Federalism will help citizens to think development for their areas….People will be competitive in deveopment projects based resources given to them within there respective areas….. What people doesnt realise is that , still some projects will come from national government such as national roads and hospitals, as well as schools…but the provinces will have chance to decide what is best for their provinces, unlike now where by government provides what they think is good for the people,,,,,, federalism is just a structure for government for delivery of development,,, its not a structure to define tribes, or capacities or intelligent

  2. Tied & sick with the nepotism tribalism racialism that’s​ why we’re giving advantage the oppression leaders to oppress on as

  3. I am Tumbuka too but the idea of introducing federal system in a small country like this one is very stupid.

  5. Thats the very reason why I feel they are justified to seriously think about this type of government where they can also exercise some freedoms. Other than have some empty tins make too much noise on things they do not know

  6. If u say Atumbuka …we also say Alomwe inu kamuzu anakusiyani muli mbulizenizeni ….kamuzu anakupasani Mfumu Chimaliro kamba ka usavege wanu…..mwapeza tindalama kamba ka corruption munali osaukisisa komaso ntundu ovutika ndi njala chakachaka …munaonapo kumpoto kuno timadalira zolandila…munaberekana ngati makoswe …I’ve uko tikuzagwira ntchitto zowoneka azibale any aliko kuno akuchindidwa ndi mphawi ankhalira kudya makoswe kuno alive ndi transport yobwerera kwanuko…….Matongo ako uyambe wazungulira Malawi ndipamene uzilemba zapantumbozi ….kunyero

  7. BOMA LOYENDETSERA ZITHUMWA SILINGAWONGOKE PAMASO PAMULUNGUTU……muyaluka muwona…..ndiye mukataye china ku UNGAko azungu akakutolereni kkkkkkk ana anunso kusukulu mukumawtuma ndi zithumwa, akazi anu kumsika, zithumwa, amayi amvano kutcjhalitchi kwanu zithumwa, atsikana netball ku BYC zithumwa nkuwona olo ku UK sangawatengeko etc

    Zithumwa, zithumwa, zithumwa…..dziko lingadalitsike chonchi…mavuto okha okha ndithu!

  8. oky guys to me ndingonena kut kuvota nthawi zose tiyeni tivotere mfundo za muthu osati komwe akuchokera that is the only way to go, amalawi azanga ziwani ichi kusitha zithu its all abut time lastly revolution no one can stop it.

  9. When somebody who calls himself a Malawian calls others ,” Atumbuka”, what actually does that imply. so it means the northerners have to endure nepotism, regionalism, favouritism done by the southerners forever and should just zip up their mouths and not express their frustrations?
    Why we don’t call you achawa or alomwe? is that the way we should go? And why are you scared with the northerners when they raise the issue of federalism of government ?

    1. Have you read comments from northerners below or you are just selective with what pains you only? How many times have you ridiculed lomwes below if you compare with atumbuka?

  10. Choyamba tisanapange federation Atumbuka nonse muchoke kummwera muzikagwira ntchito ku mpoto kwanu konko

    2. Kodi kumwerako aTumbuka akachoka kodi muganiza mukwanakooo? Popeza malo onse munatha. Panopo chakuday chonse chimachokerabe kumpoto ndi pakati. Pena muziyankhula mukuganiza

    3. Inunso ndie ndinu a chisiru bwanji? Zoona koma in this age ok fine Atumbuka a choka koma asanachoke muchose alomwe ndi ayao amene ali kumpoto ndi pakati pano, komanso tipex wanuyo azilamulira kumwera kwanuko ndi umbuli wanuwo. Ife we can do without anthu aku mwela but you can not. Ntchito gondolosi and ufiti basi stupid man.

  11. But that needs referendum, not private motions which we have not sent anyone to represent us. And also of equal distribution of wealth. Does it exist. We know Chihana receives more perk than most more educated civil servants than him, then he should move a motion to regulate civil service pay and allowances.

  12. Atumbuka! Mwawona ya Jane Ansah ikukanika, ya Quota System ikukanikanso. Pano mwati mutenge ya Federalism tsopano. Tikukudziwani kale zolinga zanu. Opusa ndi a Chewa akungokutsatirani they are not aware of the collateral damage that will occur in the aftermath of all these.

    2. Ife a chewa we are also of the same view because we are tired of your sham less corruption nepotism, stealing and mediocrity with a tipex president.

  13. I feel the best is to win the election case and do away with Jane Asah and Peter ,conduct new elections for rightful winners that can govern Malawi without nepotism, regionalism and tribalism. Federal system will make Yawos and Lomwe fight in South,Ngoni and Chewa in centre ,Ngoni ,tumbuka,tonga,ngonde fight.We should just ask concourt ;Ivy,Tembo,madise potani ,please direct the nation to unity.Fight and disagreement will lead

  14. Bring it on, paja anthu akumwera most of them raised their children with dirty money and they cannot survive without corruption. All they know is to blaim and hate the north this time they will test their own cooking.

    1. Federal system of government is a way of ending this “MALAWI’S MUMEMO” where everyone contributes but WINA KUMATEMA NTHONGO ZIKULUZIKULU. How can a father of one child contribute K100,000 similar to that one of 10 children and force the total 11 children to eat together. Tiwone ngati mungapitirize kuberana kumwera konko. Tizigawana ndarama based on needs and land size. Mukamaba muziberana nokha kumwera konko. Federal will end this regional conflict.

      1. Let’s see if quota system will continue with federal in place. Tiwone ngati kumwera mupitiriza ndi quota. Stop forcing your children on our teachers in the centre and north. This is the time to expose afiti. Muwona anthu akumwera ayambapo kutukwana. You love resources from all parts of Malawi but hate the people living in those areas. Kususuka kwanuku muwona. It’s by force and by fire. Zomwezi muwona APM kuyamba kugula anthu or ma MP. It is a naïve thinking that all northerners will lose jobs in the south. The same NGOs in the south will come to the north. Federal government administrative offices will come to the north and centre as well. Population density for the north is 36 per square km while the south is 151 per square km. If you drop a bag of maize with 1 square km in the south, 151 will have to go a tougher way, hence look for alternatives like stealing, marginalising other tribes or promote collateral damage. Ife ku north mumanena kuti ndife ozikonda, koma mumakakamila kuti tikhalebe pamodzi

  15. My take is that when unity has become unattractive in financial allocation matters and priorities federalism would be a lesser evil. it is very apparent that if each region was to decide on its priorities it would make more sense and would reduce suspicions. Over the years we have known that perhaps much as we have many things in common there difference which ca well be addressed by federalism only.

  16. I am from Thyolo. Federalism will come anyway. It is a form of decentralisation. Ena akungolemba mopanda nzeru. For instance texas has its own budget resources which cant be reallocated to oklahoma. So beds cant be moved from dowa to mzimba…… A dc osachitapo kanthu. It is just a way of having people in control. Civics.

    1. He is very daft indeed. Federalism is exactly the same as quota system. Getting into govt when you normally wouldn’t qualify. Kkk

  18. Why are some people resisting the federal system of government???? Why is it some people don’t want the 50+1 electoral system? To me these look very good and should be in the interest of everyone with a sound mind. This is the way to go………. Amene akukana izi ndiye kuti Ali ndi maganizo opendeleza wena ndithu.

  20. The motive might be good but the timing is bad. The problem with the Northeners is that they hate quota system simply bcoz they are afraid of loosing their grip in the academic sector.

    We know of Mzuzu corner in chancellor College when its only the mbwenumbwenuz who convene mkumauzilana mayeso mukakhoza then muziti ndinu a mzeru.

    Apa motion iyi ikubwerayi coz mwawona kuti u don’t have the chance to rule this country due to your numerical inferiority

    1. Inu ndiye a mphaka, chona weniweni. Mayeso a university iti amene amaperekedwa kwa ma student…Kuganiza kumeneku ndichifukwa atumbuka amakuponderezani pa chilichonse chofuna kaganizidwe. Mzuzu corner was just a name, malo a morale chabe, kungoseketsana, kuli Nsanje Corner, Ntcheu Corner, all these social sectors were just for fun and being participated and associated by every Malawian from every district. Koma inu, akati kuopa chithunzithunzi chako munthu ndiye ndi uku mukuchitaku, ndi mbuzi yanu Bingu ija, yopanda social life, koma kumangonyekhulira azimayi. Those were maina a morale. Zizitengera kupita ku UNIMA kuti munthu umvetsetse? Poti nayo mbuzi ya alomwe ija,Bingu, paja UNIMA inamucheza, ndiye kuganiza kunali kwa pa tsamba. Aliyense ochokera kaya ku Mulanje, kaya ku Thyolo, kaya ku Dedza, kaya ku Likoma can establish ka dzina ka morale pa school or college kuti Thyolo Corner, Mulanje Corner, Dedza Corner, sikuti kumeneko kumapezeka lecturer iyayi. Anthu adziopa kukhala creative zoona chifukwa cha afisi, agwape, nkhanira ngati inu? Mukutipatsa ntchito pilizi yomakufotokozerani zinthu zozizira.

      2. Yes ndine Mphaka kaya ukuti chome kaya whatever the name you can think off but the fact will remain the same quota system is here to stay, we will shoot down that motion of federation, the mbwenumbwenuz will never rule this country, you can call us a Mphaka, you can team up with headless Mtambo to demonstrate on the street but by the end of the we the fool will still beat the drums and you the clever ones will dance to our tune PERIOD!!!

    2. If that’s what you were told that Northers amauzilana mayeso nde amakunamizanitu. Don’t you think the introduction of quota system was the purpose of accomodating anthu opanda kugwritsa ntchito mutu kuti azioneka ngati anzeru while you surpress northerners? This is why your government does’t perform because it is full of people from your district that don’t even know what governance is.

    4. There are many sectors that the northerners do not have any part of it or have the least part. Why is it that only the education sector has quota? Dont you think they are right to think they are targeted?
      In my view if they feel federalism id the best way of protecting the sector within their region then that is fine because it will be their choice why leave them alone. You never know some may choose Agriculture while others may choose Trade that is the beauty of federalism. It is an opportunity to reorganise themselves by their choices and thereby enhancing unity instead of having a pretended unity where they will always feel oppressed in some way

  22. If at all there is a group of people that are both tribalistic and regionalistic, the northern region cannot be beaten in this game. The move the motion is just trying to prove nothing but his tribalistic ego.

    1. Inde paja akumwera kuvoterana nokha nokha sinkhani iyayi koma akuNorth….agalu inu tatopa nanu……tisiyenitu tizipita musauke muwone!

  23. Bring it on and MCP is ready to support this system. We are tired of Mulako wa Llomwe rule.
    It’s better each region should think of themselves and utilise their own resources amicably without interference of the president and it’s Cabinet. South Africa and Nigeria are practice it and these 2 nations are the richest nations in Africa meaning Federal government is the way to go.

    Table this bill as soon as possible and let’s see which region will lack behind.

  24. Not only federalism but independent north. When Doctor Kamuzu Banda introduced the concept of the destruction of the federation of Rodisia and Nyasaland some cemented heads from the north uncritically supported him. but now Malawi is the greatest loser. The introduction will make the north the greatest loser because people like MTAMBO. Will go.back to the. North to destroy their homeland.

    1. Salvages like u don’t understand the federal system of government now I see. Go near by to south Africa u will meet all types of tribes, either Zulu, Xoza , afrikaner, Ndebele but in western Cape province. Federal system only advocate resources to be locally used without being transferred to other regions for free .

    2. Then please allow that to happen sicne losers are the ones championing it ,. What is your problem? Why not allow them to lose. Id f they think the satus quo is bad for them then lets test it and see.
      Why would you want to keep the losers?

  27. The translation of utumbuka into English is exactly what you describe: tribalism, nepotism, cronyism, wakwithu and all related thengere syndromes. This tumbuka MP should be the last to raise his finger. I know Yeremia from childhood and is tumbuka to the bone marrow. His best tcorrupt tme was when his late uncle Chakufwa Chihana was Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.

  30. I like it. This encourages people to individually develop their homes of origin. The county governments have to generate income aside a little allocation from the national government. This means if you are not developing your area, whilst rushing to develop other areas, you cannot point fingers at anyone.

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