Muluzi to represent Mutharika for Zambia’s 50th independence anniversary

Malawi former President Bakili Muluzi will represent President ProfPeter Mutharika at Zambia’s 50th Independence Anniversary to be held in the capital Lusaka on October 24.

Muluzi takes leave of President Mutharika
Muluzi takes leave of President Mutharika

Muluzi will lead the Malawi delegation after being delegated by President Mutharika amid speculation that the governing ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)  is working on offering United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi, son to the former leader, the position of second vice-president.

Atupele was appointed Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining by President Mutharika in a touted lean cabinet of 20 members.

A letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Cooperation addressed to Muluzi’s Chief of Staff stated that it has pleased the President to delegate the former leader to the event.

Confirming the development the former President said he was happy with the gesture and he had accepted to travel to Lusaka for the event.

He commended Mutharika for showing a spirit of reaching out to the other sectors of society on political, governance and economic issues of Malawi.

The former President also applauded Mutharika for inviting presidential candidates in the May 20 Tripartite Elections to luncheon on October 9 saying it underlined his commitment to work with everybody in the interest of the country.

“This is very commendable. I urge the President to also consider Members of Parliament from other political parties in his delegation outside the country whenever resources are available,” he said.

He said the move would help the MPs to be given exposure to opportunities because they are new.

Muluzi, who was appointed Malawi’s Special envoy to Swaziland, met President Mutharika at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre where the former leader briefed him on the progress of mediation talks on the democratic process taking place in Swaziland.

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Sautso lungu
9 years ago

Thats great abwana, we were looking for such a president who also thinks for other people kaya ali mchipani chanji?

Goodson Zimveka
Goodson Zimveka
9 years ago

APM ndi presidet oganizira anthu

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

koma anthu inu ndi afarisi basi simutha kuyamika makonda kunyoza zolixonse enanso mwainu ndi inu ogwira ntchito za m ‘boma chabe kuti timabisa mayiina athu, ine ndi kuti ubale APM ndi VP Chilima ulibwino bwino muli ndivuto ndinu chimodzimodzi God choses David as aking then his son Solom why you didnt accuse God because you know you cant

Chindazi
Chindazi
9 years ago

Reyneck Matemba ……. you have unfinished business on the case of this man Bakili Muluzi…… he has billions of taxpayers money…… can you not continue probing him…… wamasukatu kwambili munthuyu….. I think that’s why he is close to APM like that… but ACB is independent now….. lets work guys…..

Chindazi
Chindazi
9 years ago

Peter Mutharika…… if you don’t care.. wapakaliyala ayimba belu……watch out man….Peter this is why you have the Vice President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs….. If the VP was busy you would have sent The Minister Of Foreign Affairs….. basi….. panalibe nkhani apa…. But what you have done ,,,,, delegating to the Former Head of State…. I feel shit….. This is an event which Malawi was to be represented by men in the Government… osati ma retired……

Dickson Makhumba
Dickson Makhumba
9 years ago

Wish You Well, or what you call your name and all your friends, U R demons and devils… Why do you want to confuse people and bring problems where there is no problems? Chilima is the sitting VP of Malawi and he has been assigned to several assignmen inside and outside malawi and he is in good books with his boss…. Umbuli ukupwetekani, make a research in other countries where there is more peace and development to why is this so…you will find out that the retired Presiden ts and retired COs are put to good use by the sitting… Read more »

little jojo
little jojo
9 years ago

Does it require a full vice president kuti akaonele magule ndi mpira. Even Muluzi is more high powered. Next time send me and let Chilima be in his office sorting out civil service and Muluzi should go to Swaziland. That is more important business.

my right to speak!
my right to speak!
9 years ago

Ku Chitekete!

chekambewa
9 years ago

you people Chilima has been deligated in many occassion why asking this move now? i know you are perpetrators of violence the relationship is ok the president and his vise

IAMATMYBESTWHENTHREATENED
IAMATMYBESTWHENTHREATENED
9 years ago

Something very fishy is about to happen!! Chilima never goes down without a fight!! I can’t wait for what will happen next!!

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