Priest trashes federalism, North Malawi secession
Monsignor Boniface Tamani of the Catholic Church has spoken against calls for the country to adopt a new system of governance, saying such calls are divisive.
Fr. Tamani’s remarks come as some sections of society are propagating for the adoption of federalism as a system of government which Malawi should adopt allegedly to ensure equitable distribution of resources from the central government.
Proponents of the system, most of who are from the Northern Region of Malawi have argued that governments that have been in power have not prioritised development of the region.
However, speaking during Stella Marris Secondary School golden jubilee in Blantyre on Saturday, Monsignor Tamani said federalism cannot be the solution to the problems that the country may be facing.
“Much as we all want our communities to be developed, Malawi already has numerous national challenges that should be addressed by all of us,” he reasoned.
“This country is under-developed and if we want to change the system of government it will mean distributing resources to small provinces or state. Already we have corruption in our midst. How sure are we that these meagre resources will be managed well,” he queried.
According to Fr.Tamani, federalism and secession calls are being made by people who do not love the country and have selfish motives.
“Those calling for federalism, especially from the Church, are not doing so out of love. They have selfish reasons for doing so, because if one loves this country, they would be propagating unity, as a norm.”
“It is sad to hear a member of the clergy, supporting this system. The voice of God does not speak division, God speaks unity. When you hear a member of the clergy supporting this kind of division, know that they are not speaking what God taught us,” he challenged.
Information Minister Kondwani Nankhumwa said recently that Malawi Government intends to embark on a national wide civic education tour on the question of federalism and secession.
He said if need be the exercise will end into an open referendum on the two matters.
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Okwe! Mwe wapusikizgi ka mkujisuzgilachi? Because there’s freedom of expression let everyone say what s/he pleases BUT God will work on the matter affecting His people. Let us discuss so that everybody will be saticiified with the conclusion.
u think North can suffer? with the available resources and population we are much better.wansembe Ambuye bishop zuza for Mzuzu diocese does not speak and comment on this matter who is “Tumani”? kaya ndi TOMATO sindinawerenge bwino I am a Tumbuka. Northerners are united from the beginning dont diunit us today. Corrupt people from the south you have dominated in the boat of cashgate scandal no one from Northern region.
Federal provinces run by governors will still be answerable to the central federal government run by state president. This will not result into disunity but malawia nation will still be one and united country. It is like the catholic church having dioceses ran by bishops but answerable to the central power of the Pope at the vatican.
Tamani should read the meaning of federalism before he speaks against the people he hates. Dont condemn fellow pastor before u hear him. Jesus taught us
Mpingo wa pamalo ponse wofumila kwa apositoli ukayamba kulankhulapo ndiye kuti nkhaniyo yatha. Osayiwala kuti ndi amene analemba Pastoral Letter ya 1992 ndipo inabweresa multiparty angakhale anthu adyera ndi ozikonda amanamiza anthu kuti anabwelesa multiparty ndi Chafukwa Chihana. Kodi iyeyo analemba Pastoral Letter?
He just took advantage of the Pastoral Letter and started making the usual Mzomera noise.
Bakili Muluzi Studied his tactics and finished him. I am interested to see what L Chakwera and his stupid MCP girl Jess will comment on what JZU has said. JZU is the MANTHU of MCP and Malawi. He knows Malawi inside out. The guy knows what he says.
Let say sorry to those who love and like Federation.Idid not know how good it is until ilearn from my friend how best it is.So from now on iask every one to support this call.
All those who only think that Fr Tamani was wrong are all devils and they are sent by the devil to propagate this divisive motive for selfish gains. I am sorry that you are all thieves from the north as you have been exposed by the cash gate report. STOP MAKING THE SILLY NOISE AGAIN IN THIS COUNTRY. YOU SHAMEFUL DEVILS OF THE 21ST CENTURY. Congratulations Fr Tamani for teaching the Livingstonia mission leaders who support aeach and every leader for selfish motives including Rev. Matiya Nkhoma, Rev. Livei Nyondo, Rev, Mezuwa Banda, Rev. Overton Mzunda et al. Please demonstrate maturity and neutrality as church leaders. SHAME ON YOU WITH YOU CHILDREN WHO ARE THIEVES OF THE COUNTRY.
Taman was at Stella Marris sec, trying to to impress the girls. What else do you expect from him.?
Two weeks ago, Khumbo Kachali was savegely rebuked by Columnist George Kasakula over supportive remarks that Kachali made about Livingstonia Synod stand on Federalism. I eagerly wait to read about Kasakula’s opinion on this Father Tamani.
Tamani you a coward, have you ever Criticized the work of you fellow Mulahlo Peter Hiltler Munthalika, for his Nepotism, regionalism, and introducing the QUOTA system? What sin has federalism committed so far? Just continue sleep around with your concubines Idiot. Kapena ukufuna udziwike nawe. Chindere chakufikapo.
I want the north to break away from Malawi. Only then Malawi will be a better place to live. Mr President stop appointing these people to various positions, they will stab you at the back later on. Take my word!
Please forgive the father he did not know what he was saying, his Lomwe blood got him carried away.
If I were him, after this sad comment on a hot political issue , I would go on a retreat , not to reboot my political philosophy, but to rethink my life , particularly as it relates to members of the opposite sex , and decide whether it is compatible with my vows of celibacy .
I wonder why people are afraid of FEDEX. We can start this system from where the positions of Regional Administrator stopped.
It is not proper or cost – effective to have all DC’s in the country reporting to one office the office of the President and Cabinet in Lilongwe(OPC). The DC’s in the regions should report to Regional Administrators and only the RA’s should report to OPC. And start Federalism from there.
I hope thise looking into Civil Service reforms look at the setup in government and review inefficiencies which have reared corrupt practices.
I remember Kamuzu had RA’s and constructed the building now housing Immigration and other govt Depts. Muluzi’s Govt. changed the system and only went to completed construction of above-mentioned building. The current system has left DC’s almost unchecked as they report to a distant office which cannot effectively exercise oversight .
So I commend those agitating for federalism as this will improve accountability and equitable distribution of wealth.
I urge proponents of the system to continue and accelerate the action because if you reduce fire power you will be victimised and the government shall come hard against you and your supporters.
Citizen
I love my fellow Malawians who support federal system of govt Tamani is there to please his masters he doesn’t care about other people moreover being a Lomwe what do you think?
Question for Bishop Zuza: how are you going to respond to this chindele chakufikapo?
I think as a real priest, he must criticized the sins that Peter Hitler has brought on the people of the North. Tamani is a coward.
We are one not because of our choice but the will of God. It is the colonial masters through the working of divine nature that we have the country called Malawi today. Had we been educated enough to know what politics and the many political systems that are there, I believe we would have made informed decisions about what is best for us a people and the generations to come. As of now, let us experiment with Democracy as we know it and move as one nation, one people and one mind. Prosperity will come to all of us but we have to be patient and let God move us in the direction he wants at the pace that he has set for us. Let us love our land and love each other.
FATHER AUZENI ANTHU ZONSE ZA UBWINO NDI KUIPA KWAKE, ZA STANDALONE BOMA LA KU MUPOTO, FEDELISM BOMA.
KWA INE,
STANDALONE VERY BAD DIVIDING MALAWI
FEDELISM GOOD, EVERYTHING WILL BE THE SAME, THE ONLY CHANGE ECNTRAL POWERS, BUT PRESIDENT WILL BE ONE FOR MALAWI.
Monsignor Tamani, well spoken. Any man who love Malawian who love the country will not persue this idea. What is wrong with you people. Everytime there is a new government you want to make noise. As much as I know, there is no cooperation up North. Indicators are clear, no strong party, everyone wants to be a president, only two districts want to dominate over others. When will you sort out your own differences. Do you think federalism is going to work? The people of Mzimba will want to dominate,and rule, so will the people of Rumphi. The ngonis of MZIMBA will not allow Tumbukas of RUMPHI to rule over them, so will the people of KARONGA, NKHATABAY OR LIKOMA.
Much as you make noise, the unity is not there and it’s a fact. Today we are calling Mon Tamani a satan when the water is around our neck we will call him to save us from the oppression of the govt. shame on you.
ABUSA, who started talking about secession? It is people from the Southern Region in order to instill fear in peoples minds. I am not young and I remember that even after Chihana lost his attempt at the State Presidency, he talked about about federalism, NOT secession.
Please talk only about the truth and the truth shall set you free. Even some people in north now are mentioning the word secession because of people from the Southern Region. We are NOT talking about secession but federalism. Please ABUSA teach us the grieving the dangers of federalism because we are NOT talking about secession. Whoever is talking about secession is just wasting his/her time.
In my eyes, you are a man of God and I revere you as such. BUT no secession but federalism. What is your take?
For you start on under federalism the country has the same Foreign Policy, National Defence, Homeland Security, route to State House, National Economic Plans, National Currency and all other factors that may affect the fabric of the country. However, there is room for individual states (by the way what is the population of Botswana, Lesotho, or Seychelles? – for those who say the North is too small) to reform its taxation system, its primary and tertiary education systems, etc. My friend who visited the USA told me that the individual states in USA compete for foreign investments. This leads to states competing for transparency, state security, diligence, accountability etc. Is this what other people are afraid of?
Aneneri onyenga
Mr 2 man he is aMan of SATAN not aman of God.Ndamgulira Mbuzi yamoyo ndati ndimbuzitu yayikulu yoti pachurch aka gawana bwino kwambiri.FEDERATION woyee.
I have heard enough of these advantages of federalism, how about the disadvantages? — I would like to balance issues and then make my decision, Not these biased discussions for federalism.
Should the interests of the northern region be the interest of the whole country, I don’t think so. I know you are disgruntled citizens and you don’t know what you are doing.
In fact the corruption the priest is talking about can easier be eradicated with federal system. We would not be talking of Lutepos stealing from account number one where no one pays no attention at monitoring; it would be easier for regional projects to be monitored by the regions before payments are made. Consider the Nkhata Bay ghost secondary school. No one was going to be paid if supervisor from the North was used to monitor the stages of the project.
The priest fails even to provide a workable solution to discrimination and favorism of past governments in allocating funds and development. If Northerners built houses in Thyolo, which I strongly doubt, that will not indicate development of Thyolo. MUST university and other government infrastructures are, because every Malawian will have to pay for that loan.
TaMANI, please tell us the meaning of federalism. The catholic church has dioceses whose leadership is appointed by the pope from vatican. Some duties and minor powers of the pope have devolved to the a bishop in each diocese and parish,respecting the pope the only world leader of all catholics. The presence of dioceses in the country has not divided the nation as Tamani would like to cheat malawians.
Federalism is almost built on the similar structure of the catholic church,except that the leaders in a province are elected by the people rather than being appointed.The president still remains the national leader who has devolved some his powers to autonomous provinces.The country still remains more united under federalism than unitary state.
It is not true that those who propose federalism are selfish people.They have the right to propose ideas that are lawful.But Tamani should not mislead the bishops before he has read the meanings of the word federalism.He should avoid being emotional and tribal in his outbursts particularly when he belongs to a lomwe tribe that suppresses and oppresses other tribes in malawi.
Think some of these so called Pasters/Monsignors are from deep down the Lake or River bank(they are Satanic monsignors).Why they comment on issues they are not concerned much.Let me teach you my fake satanic priest,please you have to value some peoples views at any cost whether you like or not you have to do so we are in Democracy world.So if you intend to comment/making decissions think twice before you comment.Because to those have raised aflag they are not fools like the way you may think of it.The way you are trashing others call its not good.Tazingo pangani Churchgate-yo
Tamana, you as a Catholic know that the Catholic church encourages the mainly catholic Irish to break away from the mainly protestant United Kingdom, musatinamize apa!
Atamani yapa ndiye mwaphonya. Federalism enhances decentralisation. So are you suggesting that we do not need councilors? You also need to look at the trend at which your leaders from South have governed this country, its full of looting, corruption and now cashgate. People are now calling for federalism on account of running away from day light robbery by the Bakilis, Bingus and Joices. The issue at hand is about regional economic management and not tribalism. If you are thieves then steal from your fellow brothers and sisters from the South. Us in the centre are known with hardwork and we enjoy it, those in the north are known with academics though not that intelligent. You in the south are known with plundering tax payers. Pano mlandu wa Bakili is burried, can you imagine that!!!???
Zomvetsa chisoni kuti achpiembedzo akutenga dziko lapansi ngati lakumwamba lomwe Mulungu akulamulaira mwachikonda ndi mwachilungamo. Stay out of this we dont need your blessing Fr. Tamani. Kumpoto tikhumba wanangwa wenecho , no political abuse like the one experienced over the last 50 years, abambo.
It is regrettable that for some misfortune, Rev.Fr. Tamani got himself entangled in a very controvetial subject which he had done no research on. However,through him, most of us have been well schooled on the subject. The suggestion that federalism will divide the country comes from those who have vested interest in the status quo. The decentralised structures, such as those in the Church( Cynods,Diocese), have never resulted into divisions and they are not far from the proposed federalism. What we must be mindful,though,is that exploitation of man by man is inhuman and must find no place in whatever society we want to create.
Anthu inu chikusowa ndichilungamo. Aku mpoto musaphatikize ndi apakati. Kumpoto kuli anthu odzikonda. Ine andithamangitsako kumpoto 2008 anati safuna munthu obwela wapakati asakhale patsogolo pawo kwa komweko ndinachoka momvetsa chisoni. Ifenso apakati amene timadziwa kuipa kwa anthu a kumpoto sitingagwirizane ndi maganizo a wanthu a upanduwa
Backbencher @ 95
and what do you say about southerners and central people who havebuilt mansions in Mzuzu, MzimbA, NB, Karonga? What about the same people who running big, medium and small businesses in the north. Balance your comments please
ppe why running away from the truth? its not sideline northerners, they are thief! look how involved in cashgate. mbava zophunzira! let them go and have their country this is enough!onse azipita akamange kwao,too much noise tatopa nao. a number of good buildings in town are theirs! who told them not to build kumpotoko kuti aziwonako kukongola? anapemphedwa kuti akaphunzira azichoka kwaoko? they talking yet busy building kumweraku! now wat do u want? good example kamulepo,now mukufuna ife tizikamanga kumpoto,never!!ndikwanu kamangeniko wakuletsani ndani? mukusowa pobera mufuna akupatseni dora,nje!! yenderani yanu.zipitani palibe akunyengerereni
The boy of God is misleading people. There is a difference between division and federalism. What is your comment on the way run diocese, is it division? Then Mulungu akulange for fostering it in your church. The boy of God has his own personal agenda to furthermore torture the concerned. Should we assume all people in federal system are against God for being in divisible system of Government?
Point of collection Mr Tamani people respect you if you what to join triblerism then do so because federal is not only for north catholic built churches from chitipa to Nsanje did catholic salect where to build more churches watch your mouth uzisugule ulemu if some one is trying to use you upwetekeka nazo you are the same brought ufuru now mwaiwala.
kodi enanu mukngolankhulatu,pali kusiyana kwa fr tamani ndi nyondo, or catholic ndi livingstonia synod? democracy idalowa kuzera mwa atsogoleri amipingo. lero advise yawo njopanda pake? fr tamani let them be,gv them their choice plus,not only fedo but extract them to be independent otherwise azivutabe there by delay in development due to talkings.let them go kwao who forced them to flock here not building at there home? akalirira nyanga yamtsatsi msemere,simple. asapereke busy as they …..to hell!!!
My humble plea to all those akutukwana Priest or Church: STOP IT! Zoipa zingakugwereni kuchokera kwa Chauta. Believe you me! GO AHEAD IF YOU THINK OTHERWISE!
Mr Tamani maybe u have not visited northern region. Malawi is clocking 50yrs but infrastructure development has bin almost nil. We r afraid to speek out in fear of retribution. Quota system; a kumpoto akaphunsitse kwao pa nyengo ya Kamuzu. Ena amalankula monyang’wa ku mpoto sikuzacoka president ngakhale mupemphere motani. Pepani nafe ndife anthu zimatiwawa
A little folly from a wise man ruins his reputation! This is one such case! There is no way a Lhomwe would see the ANY MERIT in Federalism! An oppressor will always want maintain an oppressive status quo but the oppressed will fight for their rights!
It does’nt mean that,being a northener ur a Tumbuka,does it mean that all people from south are lomwe’s? And pliz try to understand the meaning of federalism collectly,don’t just comment. unwisely.
Father Tamani, pse dont comment on things you dont understand, be very careful as apriest, a citizen and a lomwe coz as you think of influencing your fellow southeners or lomwes think of what Emperor Haille Sellassie said and i quote ” Until the philosphy which holds one race (or tribe) superior and another inferior is finall and permanently discredited and abandoned, there is bound to be war. Until there are no longer first-class and second-class citizens of any nation, there is bound to be war”.
Father tamani, know that until bigotry and rejudice and malicios and inhuman self-interest have been replaced by understanding, tolerance and goodwill, theres bound to be war.
Until that day, the noth and central will not know equal rights and justice, we shall fight, if necessary and we know that we shall win, as we are confident in victory of good over evil.
DONT PUSH US, FATHER TAMANI!!!!! BE CAREFUL, BE WARNED!!!!
Clergy man unity at the expense of being marginalised doesn’t work. People of northern Malawi are considered as secondary citizens, so you believe in the quota system of education? Promotion into higher government and parastatal agencies? People are frustrated, thus why they are asking for federalism.
Whateva th case Federalism z nt happening! If Northern region is to prosper then it shud not be be thru Federalism. Th Tumbukas shud stop running away from their districts and build mansions in our districts, Mulanje 4 example. There are too many of here and with good houses. Some of u are owning lodges. If u were to build these infrastructures in northen Region, I tell u, northen region could be a nice place as Mulanje is. Vuto lanu mukulipaka ku Boma.!!!!!!
Bambo, ulemu wanu. Asiyeni anthu anene zomwe akufuna. Inuyo musanene kuti alibe chikondi. Inu mumakonda Peter tinkamvera ma ulaliki anu ku CI, munampangira Peter campaign nthawi ya misa. Musasokoneze anthu.
Kkkk A Tamani mwayambanso ndale? Dont forget this is what made u unpopular during the DPP govt mutaponyedwa mu Think Tank, bwinotu mungagwenso
Tatiyeni tiralikire mau a MULUNGU kuti anthu amasulidwe ku ziwanda zimene zamanga Dziko lanthu la malawili please inu azibusa osati khani za ndalazo ayi BWANJI KODI?
Tell your president to solve the problems raised by central and northerners. Government knows the problems why to delay solving them?
Are you happy people complaing? Tell your president to solve the problems raised by central and northerners. Government knows the problems why to delay solving them?
Father 2amani, you mean you do not understand that the Catholic church in Malawi is managed under one of the best federal system? You are one of those human beings 8ishop Zuza calls ‘chindele chakufikapo’
Catholic is already practising federalism by having so many dioceases in Malawi so what are you telling us Mr Taman idyani makobili WO but we need impartiality from pple like you otherwise ulomwe wanuwo ukuonongerani CV
The signs of the times……..kwali…….
Why don’t you talk about gays in the church and priest that break the celibacy oath?
Father Tenthani how come you didnt say anything about nepotisim ???????
That is the very reason the north wants sucession. We have very capable minds and resources to run our own business. We do not need the limited resources that only end up in certain regions.
Father Tamani don’t you think it is even more pathetic to hear what you are supporting? Don’t you think what you are supporting is oppression in the name of unity?
We believe that a man of God like yourselves should have been mpre sympathetic to the calls of federalism should mean less oppression to those who are currently complaining?
Have you even a=chatted with your fellow Catholic Bishop Zuza? Do yu think he can be for you?
What has been said hear if indeed it you talking them we would say it has not come from God but your and you fellow kinsmen ego and selfishness
Mwadya yellow daz
I want to repeat Tamani is a very big fool. Did God tell Bingu to introduce Quota System? Did God tell Peter to have a cabinet full of Lomwes. Did God tell Bingu to steal 92 billion? Which God? It right in the eyes of God to victimise a tribe? Which God? A very foolish priest. A Catholic muli ndi wansembe chitsiru chenicheni. Do you THINK what you SAID goes down well with Chewas & Tumbuka catholic members? Once again VERY FOOLISH PRIEST.
Do not mix politics with God……mad man.
Ur busy telling ppl lies in the name God. Am tired of that.
This priest is a Lhomwe like his predecessor late Bshop Chiona. These are the very guys ho advocated that ‘tivotere wakuba yemweyo’ meaning Bakili Muluzi who was prisoner 66 then. Nothing good can come from this arrogant self stylish catholic priest who is known to be very rude, pompous. There is too much of himself in him. He has a big hump.
Monsignor,let Malawians decide for themselves the way they want their government configured.Even Kamuzu used to preach that multiparty ndi nkhondo…has there been multiparty nkhondo ever in Malawi?
Fr Tamani where were you when the votes were rigged? Do you know why people wants federalism? One of the reasons is because of people like you who are selfish and self centred.
I personally think Northerners are very clever and strategic in their approach to federalism agenda. It’s unfortunate that the opponents haven’t defined any reasonable strategy and haphazardly relate federalism to breaking-up of Malawi. You see if you look at indicators that measure poverty the North is doing very well. So why would a region doing very well on poverty indicators be the chief proponent of federalism. Why can’t the opponents of federalism bring forth arguments that catalogue enormous advantages of unitary system to the development and unity of the country. It’s probably the opponents too don’t see any positivety of a unitary state and thus resorting to threats of division and creating fear and hate.
The proponents of federalism are constantly justified by state actions. Recently the president appointed diplomats and just look closely at the level of regionalism in his selection. Today if come from north or centre you can’t dream of going to embassy. If you’re a senior civil servant and you ain’t from the south you can’t work in ministry of foreign affairs or in any Malawi embassies. Just check how many northerners are ministry of foreign affairs in the ranks of grade E and above. Wouldn’t northerners advocate for a separate state where they too can become diplomats.
Today Malawi civil service is headed by incompetent character who have no idea about moving their sectors forward. The development process in this country is driven by the public sector and it amazes that the quality of leadership in this sector leaves a lot to desire. Is it then a surprise that after 50 years Malawi ranks number 8 from the bottom in Africa on the poverty index. For how long will people be promoted to senior position on basis of ethnicity than abilities. There too many who don’t deserve to be PSs or Directors who are PSs and directors. Equally there are many who are supposed to be PSs or Directors who are not. As long as positions are given on tribal, ethnic and regional considerations Malawi will remain the same.
Federalism would deal with some of our development challenges. Some states that maximize their capabilities would reap forward with development. At the moment Malawi doesn’t maximize it’s capabilities it’s too busy looking at its citizens from tribal, ethnic and regional lenses. Federalism ndi dilu
Atumbuka mwaswera? English; How are you friends from the North? You will hear from us at an appropriate time – make the noise for now.
You Tamani you should watch out your mouth, it is not a threat but think before you say, take this point.
We Northerners we have suffered alot, starting from Kamuzu Banda up to date, no one thinks we need development here. Every Government that comes to power builds in the South and central, what is wrong with the North to you Tamani? We need independence and sort ourself out. You Tamani we know that you Catholics nowardays you are sellout of Satan you guys you accept having sex among yourselves and Sisters among themselves, shame! How can you care about the suffering of the people of the North if you allow such rubbish to be happening??????? For this Malawi to have democracy, i tell you it started from the north, please go back to history starting from 1940s you will believe!
Let the people of the North sort out themselves, do not interfere. Pali biiii pali minga@#$!
People will not be looking for alternative solutions if the current political administrative arrangement was delivering, especially for northerners. Northerners do not consider that the current political governance arrangement successfully serves them. For them, therefore, to call for a different arrangement by means of persuasive argument is the most reasonable approach. They would be called unloving if they advocated armed struggle as a means to achieve change. They are not doing so but are instead advancing their arguments in an open debate. Surely that can not be called unloving but instead has to be applauded. No?
Is this man really a Catholic priest? his thinking is so shallow
The Priest is part of the Kleptomaniacs, he cant see or think beyond his nose, he wants business as usual
As a Catholic , I am worried
There is a break down of unity in the Church. No Priest can on his own stand up and make such a far reaching statement !
The Church has not been able to issue Pastoral Letters on many very important issues affecting our nation
Watch this space. There is more than what the eye can see
Some comments posted here are not good. A bad point is challenged with facts not kutukwana. Zomatukwana anthu a Mulungu modzaona nazo polekera. Why do u seem to be bitter with any contrary views on federalism and seccesion of the north? Atumbuka why do you treat yourselves as more northeners than others? Kodi ku dead north kwanuko mitundu ina kulibe?
The father is ill minded en z the doomed father. Def of federalism z tantamount b4 telling the mass
Mbuzi zakumpoto! Even if u cn av ur FEDE u won’t develop!-coz ur too ignorant & stupid ppl!
In today’s reading (Mt 22:34-40), Lord Jesus Christ is talking about loving God and our fellow men. I am surprise that a priest can have courage to sow the seed of hatred. Which Jesus is he preaching about, the Saviour? No! Mind you, priesthood is a calling and should be treated as such. When you talk, talk as how Jesus would. That is be directed by the Holy Spirit. Anything to the contrary, is from the Devil.
If the people from Central and Northern Regions want federalism let them have it , why forcing these people to be lured by presidents who are thieves ? Please let them have the federal government which they all want ,southerners do not block these these people what they want , you are happy to be oppressing them.
You can go ahead to be lured by thieves in your Southern Region.
FEDERALISM IS LIKE THE CHIRCH HAVING DIOCESES, BLANTYRE, LILONGWE, CHIKWAWA, ZOMBA, ETC, EACH WITH A BISHOP BUT STILL HAVING ONE CATHOLIC CHURCH. OR HAVING BLANTYRE, NKHOMA AND LIVINGSTONIA SYNOD, BUT STILL HAVING ONE CCAP CHURCH. FEDERALISM IS NOTH A PROBLEM AS OTHERS WOULD LIKE TO MAKE US BELIEVE. DURING KAMUZU TIME WE HAD REGIONAL MINISTERS AND REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS -IF THAT WAS TAKEN FURTHER, EACH REGION COULD HAVE BEEN RUNNING ITS OWN AFFAIRS AND STILL HAVE THE NGWAZI AS THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT.
WANSEMBE KUKONDA NDALAMA KOPOSA NKHOSA ZA MULUNGU
I have listened to Fr. Tamani preaching nonsense from the pulpit for so long at my local church. I think he has gone beyond his mandate today. I would advise you to preach what God teaches as opposed to what you think in your little head. Federalism is system of Government that allows people to map their own destiny, not to be discriminated against or have their own resources taken away from them by those who think are in majority. You say federalism will be expensive, but then so is democracy, and we chose this, we are willing to pay for it. Just as your own church has dioceses, parishes etc. We can only map our own development through our own agenda. I cannot see a cabinet full of Thyolo people looking at the development needs of people of Karonga. Now, we know what kind of priest you are, you only look favourably at your own people, but remember we are all Gods creation, priest, Monsignor or bishop, konda mzako ngati momwe umadzikondera iwe mwini ( just happens to be today’s gospel reading)
So it is the minister to look at development projects in your areas and not your lawmakers and councillors! You need to go back to your books and see the roles of ministers. We have had ministers from the north over the years!! Did they bring the much talked about development? The basis of all this is greed. When did the proponents of this realise it all? Rev Ngwira and Harry Nyirenda have served in almost all the previous governments and couldn’t voice it out then just because they were holding positions. To them development means they have been given positions. Let APM give them positions you will forget them. When debating this issue,let those holding a different view be heard. Fr Tamani mwawatchula zambirimbiri just because he has expressed his views. When Rev Maurice Munthali did the same,munaombera mmanja!! Atumiki a Mulungu mwatani!!!
fr. Tamani sangadziwa zamavuto athu. Ameneyu amadya ndalama za boma kuposa mpingo wonse wa catholic, wamsembe wodzikonda.
Mr Tamani was speaking as a southerner very naive & tribalistic. Does his God support Need Suqort System called Quota?. Did Bingu ask God to implement Quota. Mr Tamani you are a witch very stupid. I mean if i was there in the church i would stood & shouted that you very foolish. The problem Tamani does not come from the victimised North. Mr Tamani you are a Satanist. God hasten your death. Foolish priest. Ask Zuza how Atumbuka feel with quota system. Foolish priest osabereka iwe. Chitsiru, umodzi ulipati apa? After all church lanu ndi chinjoka cha mu Revelation. Foolish Priest
The Most STUPID Father I have never seen and imagined in my life. Mbuzi yeniyeni, he has no points of urguments, choka: Chitsiru.
Ngati pali mtundu wa tribalisms nepotism ndiye ndi atumbuka asiyeni akadzazane mu chikangawa
Atumbuka Inu Mukufuna Chan? Dzikoli Likadakhala Kut Timakuwelengelani Bwezi Mutalamulila Dziko, Koma Chiyambilen Sukudachokele President Ku Mpoto. Mufune Musafune Atumbuka Simuzalamula Dziko La Malawi, Sor 4 That
Tamani,ngakhale a katolika kuno ku Nyika akumva kuwawa,mugawa chipembedzo.
Stupid thinking from a fat man like Tamani. Federalism does not mean that the country is going to be divided. It will bring about openness in the government. People from the villages will know and follow what the developmental projects the country has put in place for them. They will have powers to fire the every governor who is corrupt. Developmental projects need not to be politisized. In developmental projects there is no DPP, UDF, PP, MCP or what have you. Its about developing the whole country the way its supposedd to be. Peter is nepostic, regionalistic, and what have you. Its better to have secession or federalism. For those who think the north can suffer you are brutal creatures you think coca cola cannot be found, cement will be coming from Tanzania lime Zambia. I think we have nothing to cry for. If you want the country to develop unitary system has failed try federalism. There is no country that is following federalism and is poor tell me.
Fr. Tamani just leave politics alone. The Stella Maris activity was not about Federal system so why bring it there. I am a Catholic but I am dissapointed wigh Fr. Tamani he is saying this because he is from the south and supports the current in efficiency of the current government. Let people decide for themselves. Sorry do not mis direct people. Federal system is the only way for Malawi. Why are you quiet on cash gate are you or the catholic church beneficiaries? No pastoral letter so for is the Catholic devided between the South and the Center and the North? I can see that the voice of the church is no longer one.
I feel sorry for my Country.
Kodi mtumbuka ndi chiyani? Kuda ngati kumatako. Zitsiru. Colonialists were favouring u thats why mumaziwona ngati anthu. Mukapitiliza zomwe mukupangazo u will be loosers forever. Mbuzi.
A Tamani bwanji mumafuna kuwonetsa kuti mumadziwa zamawu a mulungu kupambana anzanu. Mwina chifukwa simumabereka. Inu mungamve bwanji kuti mwana wanu sanamu sanke ku University atapambana 11 points pamene wa anzanu a musankha ali ndi 25 points dziko limodzi, sukulu yimodzi, zonse zofanana. Iwe ngati kholo ungamuuze kuti chani? A Tamani mukufuna kunena kuti Mulungu amasangalala ndi zinthu ngati zimenezi? Ngati President wadziko amene m’Malawi muno watenga mphamvu zonse zachitukuko ananenapo kuti ‘kaya mufune kaya musafune kota sisitimu ikhalapo basi’ Ndiye anthu alowera kuti. Kukambilana kuphula chani pamene anayamba kale kudandaula. Adikile 50yrs ina. Amene akufuna Federalism akumva kuwawa( ndiye chifukwa ali a kumpoto ndipakati pang’ono). Akukana ndiakumwera chifukwa zonse zikuyenda bwino kwaiwo. Akudyera anzawo masuku pamutu. Kumanga chipatala, post office, kusankha pulezidenti ndi maudindo ena akutengera kuchuluka kwa anthu. Akudziwa kuti zigawo zina sangakwanire. Zikakhala zasukulu asintha ali kota.
Wanu amene anakhonza 11 points ndi kulephera ku university its bcoz anabera MSCE ku thengo kwanuko then failed entrance bcoz entrance exams are transparent. Kwanuko MSCE mumabera mukamalemba kuthengo ku nyika komwe wa police or inspector sangafike.
mayeso amabera kwambiri ku south,even ma entrance exam ukunenao ku south amabera
Possibly Mr Tamani, read through the comments how tormenting they are! I just feel not being a malawian! I have known Malawians as being sober minded! But now we have pple who can talk regionalistically. Possibly as a clergy, dont take sides if you wish to bring conflicting pple together. Discuss with representatives from the parties first and get valuable information. As a clergy u r supposed to start from known to the unknown. Read our political system and see whether we are progressing or not. To my observation, we are moving @ a snails pace. Better one party era than democracy coz what I see in Malawi z more than one party system.
Lastly look @ what your patoral letter demanded when we were shifting systems in Malawi. My clergy, I feel u wl regret. At the moment dont say this system is divisive but rather fully analyze situations leading to such assertions.
I know in Malawi, Politicians shd not be trusted. Go to the south, pple usually talk all sorts of names about the cental and north.
Think twice my clergy.
People in unity there is strength,Malawi is ranked 8 poorest country in the world,it is time to focus on our policies,in order to move an average of one dollar per day not below.We have everything if we waste time arresting each other thinking the white will give us money then we are missing the point these things happen all over the world let us not lose direction,everyday writing about cashgate,federalism this and that ,it is important to be patriotic and displined ,those that have lost power let them use the exprience to support those in power not being negative because you are out.The little resources should be shared appropriately not within the same counctry,same qualifications others even below but because the make laws receiving huge sums,and also from same universities it is un fair these things are the one fueling corruption,make good plans,policies support the poor ,review good programs like FISP if they make sense or not then change accordingly and let us learn from others and see where we have missed the point our development should be progressive not four steps forward and then suddenly twenty steps backward in conclusion only countries that are united are the ones growing very fast or are stable like China,USA ,GB lool at Russia now please we have had enough support those in power for support look now they want to start civic education wasting money on things that will not bring development in stead of revamping the transport system,buying new ships,trains,completing the inland port,making bus to operate in cities and bring transport costs down and use less fuel and decongest our narrow roads ,just to mention a few i rest my case.
Abusa umbuli muonesa inu yapa federalusm is NOT division manyazi bwanji. Is USA?, Germany, Nigeria etc divided? Abusa these countries use federal system of government.
Don’t comment on issues you don’t have knowledge of.
STOP APM DIVING THE COUNTRY WITH HIS NEPOSTIC APPOINMENTS AND NEPOSTIC FIRING OF PEOPLE IN OFFICE IF YOU ARE SINCERE!!!
MBULI NDIZAMBIRI KU MALAWI “FEDERALISM ” = DIVISION???? MY FOOT……
Ine kwathu ndi kumwera kom i support federal system of government ndiyabwino,Rsa ngat ili pamene paja mchifukwa cha federalism,so tikufuna ichitike mwina nkukhala ndi zitukuko zooneka ndi maso.
Really? How is that so? Can you provide data to show that RSA has progressed because of a provincial system of government? Do you even know why provincial system of government is preferred in RSA?
Ine kwathu ndi kumwera kom i support federal system of government ndiyabwino,Rsa ngat ili pamene paja mchifukwa cha federalism,so tikufuna ichitike mwina nkukhala ndi zitukuko zooneka ndi maso
Tamani. federation is not division. You want your brother Peter to have the people he can oppress. You know with federation he will not be able to oppress centrals and northerners.
If u say ‘federal’ is about distribution of resources. To me I think there is no need for federalism bcz north has few resources in terms of agricultural, industrial etc. That means the north will rely on resources from other regions to have equal share. The best solution is seccesion only for the north poti mukulimbikira nokha. Pangani zanu, tatopa ndikumva nyasi zanuzo.
Ngati simimvetsa subject ya Federal system musaonetse u mbuli wanu apa. Federal system woyee I bwere basi
Nonse amene mukusapota federalism MAZIRA ANU..don’t divide this country atumbuka nonse MAZIRA ANU,NYEMBA ZANU..
Federalism 4 what,you people why do you argue things that can not develop this poor country,zopusa basi.
Whare is the fear of this Taman, Ur comment looks federal and coming from a nepotistic person. Ur only worried of smallness Malawi. What about the suferors. Justice should judge you…but we in central and north will never decend coz of you Tamanism, deciet devil not Jesus.
I don’t understand the call for an equal distribution of resources. To my own understanding, development follows people. You don’t invest where there’re a few people. It’ll be a waste of valuable resources,time & energy. China & India have developed fast coz investors are attracted by their large domestic market. Even governments look at population as one factor before they put big development in an area.
I don’t expect Fr. Tamani cannot come in open today after a long hibernation for fear to speak of injustice in Malawi. If the church is there to provide a solution to human problems, then your blind eye on injustices is very questionable.
Basically, the southern bishops mislead people in Malawi by endorsing wrong choices on the pretence that God has said so. Which God do you ple serve? Let Malawi decide by the True Almighty GOD
I feel pitty for all blind sheep around you people. Based on report above it sounds you’re intellectually horizontal on matters of federalism. I think the speach was indeed meant for secondary school pupils. That arguement can’t hold water among intellectuals.
It is higher time we have followed leaders blindly while they advance the selfish motives. It is not only ‘kumpoto’ which advocate federalim, Malawians need it more than anyone else
Hmmm atumbuka simuzatheka plse advocate for secession nafe sitikufunani ata.Muzikagawa nyanja ndi mataifa uko.
Mukutikakamiianji yes we want to leave us alone
TAMANI is a total lir and his speech is too ungodly. The clergy must side sections that propagate equity regardless of whichever system of government. Tamani, keep yourself at bay.
Kkk tamani just discuss ur uguly issues surrounding ur church not federalism,you are failed man.church leader supporting nepotism,tribalism,regionalism etc.imagine the whole MUST university on somebodys farm ?? .nosense kamapangeni mathanyula anuyo ndi ansembewo mxiiiii shupiti sinanga a papa avomeleza ma gay ndi ma lesbians kkkkkkkkkk
Fr Tamani is rt thw clergy should preach about peace not division.
I dont think all the northerners will accept that division to happen which the greedy and mentaly maljusted clergy and political leaders are advocating.
Majority knows that some failed political leaders are behind this stupid federation. Abwere amangidwepo watizunzitsa mokwana. Ngakhale ndili wacigawo capakati koma palibepo tangible sense za federation apa.
Tinacotsa ulamuliro wa citaganya zaka zambuyomu pomwe anthu ambiri anafa lero wina mwana osapola pamcombo mkumati tibwelere kucitaganya comwecija zowona? Kulozedwa eti? Kuzimbidwa eti? Ulukhu eti?
A Tamani pitirizani kulalika uthenga wacikondi pakati pathu. Uthenga wanu waku stella maris dzulo was more powerful. Osamva sazamvanso.
Fr. Tamani more fireeeeeeee!!!!!.
It is not good for a person of religion such as Fr Tamani to propose a very shallow of unity. It is the DPP government that is promoting disunity by appointing people into high government posititions from the Lomwe tribe and from the south only. I urge men of religion to be impartial and non-partisan in their advice. Let Peter Mutharika and his DPP backtrack from naked nepotism and tribalism to promote unity.
What you should be forcefully against is the tendency of the directors from the north who luke to fill their offices with the people. That is the issue tha concern ordinary Malawians and not political appointments. Tell me, what did you benefit from Chihana’s second vice-presidency or Khumbo’s vice-presidency? Is it truly Bingu who st least put some tangible infrastructure there in the north?
Farther, ur views are ur views. I hope you had also listened to the opressed Notherners and centrals. Even Jesus Spock for the oppressed. We are suffering as centralers. We know u are from south but as man of God don’t be selfish or promote selfishness either. Surely God will punish you. Understand what is the matter, not history. We know our smallness and need for unity, but love is beyond fear of divident. Your doctrine is misguiding as it does refine how can the two regions can stop crying of misallocations lomweisim and what have u
don’t think this can be buried, the debate is huge and we will show you that is love.
Father Tamani.
I heard your ceremony. Facts and truth are different from an opinion. I guess you should have made it clear that it’s simply your opinion and not necessarily the right thing.
I could also suggest that we take emotions out of this debate. Does it matter if the one leading federalism is priest, teacher or village headman?. Would be better to dwell on the facts than people’s calling, titles or indeed profession. If one wanted to contribute to your thinking for sure he should refrain from describing you otherwise than what you have opined on. Afterall is there any Man of God who is upright nowadays?. Search yourself Father Reverand!! And you took to the pulpit knowing no one would respond to the contrary. Is that not misuse of pulpit?
Whilst supporting quarter system in your suggestions, you actually presented something that actually does not exist at the moment. The current debate on quota system is not about secondary schools in the same district. It’s inter district. It’s not about Bwaila and Chisapo, the debate is actually about Lilongwe and Rumphi for instance or sometimes even interregional.
You also fell short when you said the quota system should be fixed better. What exactly does that mean Father? When giving opinion be clear and have suggestions, others for example have suggested to scrap it off as a measure of fixing the situation. They provided an alternative that people can debate further but what do you really mean by fix it? Too vague.
Father? Did you also imply that students that get poor grades are those who come from resource limited families? Is this an emotion or a fact? Facts are needed to convince people. Because you seem to suggest that we should also have a quarter system based on poverty or indeed school status? Wooo!!! Now I am a student who was at Phwenzi Boys and I am repeating at Ngwangwa Community xool. Who am I Father? How do you deal with my situation? It’s wise you know to first debate within yourself the implication of what you want to say before you actually say it. This situation is quite delicate and need suggestions that make it better not worse.
Sometimes it’s better to remain quiet on issues that are controversial as a church Minister rather than put yourself in the spot light. I hold you in high esteem but on this one you have goofed. You would have given a debate a chance rather than take a position by quashing the whole concept.
What else can we expect from a former member of Bingu’s presidential Advisory Council? We are happy is back from hibernation after eating blue scones.
Fr. Tamani, can you please find the right platform for than civic education. I feel the Stella Marris was not the right one.
Fazala apa has missed the point. Our democracy is crumbling because its getting majoritarian rule, patronage democracy, nationalism, nepotism and ethnicity. Inequalities are growing each day. Scholars suggest that in such cases federation widens participation of the citizenry. The current situation can only be checked by this structural change. If this is not done Fr. Tamani will be proved to have no real love for the country if in near future degenerate into civil strife.
Tell me the actual area That allows a land to become a lone country Zopusa mbava ndi a chigololo inu
I agree with Tamani more than 500%, I already stated that before we talk about federal govt, we have too look at ourselves first and take out greed, the moment we take out this great enemy called GREED then we can talk about federal govt, our mindset needs to change, Govt alone can not develop the whole country but us , the people who are supposed to change those areas are the very same people who are busy developing Lilongwe in the case of Bishop Simama, if he had the guts he could have tried to change Karonga, remember Rome was not built in one day, look at all the people from north who are appearing in Cashgate, all built houses in LL and may be a few in Mzuzu but Mzuzu is one of the fast growing city now,
Awa akudziwa kuti kwaoko kulibe chomwe amapanga chotukula dziko lino koma kuba ndalama nkukonderana komaso kupondereza Central ndi Northern regions. ngati dziko nlochepa for federalism or secession school me on the actual area that qualifies a country to secede or federalize. Tell me why we accepted the ethos of North, Centre and South with East as regions
Father who ever you call yourself; you have to deep in you Dictionary and see the true meaning of Federalism. It just shows me that you from the south against the north. If you are a man of God, you was going to say, “let’s see what the nation will need”. A man of God is not allowed to show any part in politics, but to make sure that people understand each other. Mr. Tamani. Bare in your mind that this country for everyone, these Northerners also need to be heard.
Tamani you do not have the right to individually speak against a sizable section of Malawi which is exercising it’s inalienable right to resist being segragated in their motherland. Which school of thought, theological or secular, asserts your suppressive views? In the very religious broad entity there has been, and still is, acceptable fragmentation with God reigning supreme at the centre. Has acceptance of this made us less Godly? Come on, sober up and realise that in federalistic countries there exists inter-federal social and religious connections and extensions. Fragmentation of our nepotistic political and economic entrenchment, which is ideally a societal ill and against the contemporary religious stand-point, will not make us less Godly.
Let the debate flow. Don’t bother telling us what God says about these things for you also don’t know. You are going too far criticising your fellows in your profession. Imbalance distribution of national resources is awfully dangerous. Its the major cause of civil wars. We don’t want that kind here in Malawi. Mr Tamani suggest at least a single solution for Malawi to the current political problem. A debate is for solutions.
fr tamani u r very right but anthu masiku ano akudana ndi chilungamo but zoipa zonse amaimbira mmanja ur references r vry clear no need of clarification
sourthen clowns will never cease to amaze me,here is another hypocrite in the name of tamani,which unity is this clown talking about? ey please give some of us a brek,federalism is not bad,and in the long run we will achieve it,whether you like it or not,The whole christian church including yours tamani is federal,thus one perfect example of federalism-christian churches,google.Am sick of idiots pretending that malawi is united when in real sense it is not.
Yes just the same as we touted multiparty only to realize that it is not delivering as we hoped. The problem with Malawians is that we dont sit dow seriously and explore issues indepth. We can not just talk of federalism without really exploring why we need it, what should it solve and how best to implement it. Look now, there are serious problems between councillors and MPs and instead of focussing on developing their areas, these guys are now busy trying to protect their positions. If we are not careful, we might have big issues with federation. We have to have sober minds and ask ourselves what problems do we have and whether federation is the right instrument to solve those problems.
Fr.Tamani should let Malawians to express their views freely,federalism was there even during the time of Jesus Christ.Federalism is not division,rather it is one way of uniting the country which is already divided on tribal lines.What the proponents of federalism want is equal distribution of development and wealth.I think Fr Tamani as a man of God should be the first person to condemn tribalism and nepotism which result into unequal distribution of development and unfair dismissals in the work places.For a long time men of God like Fr.Tamani has put our country in disrepute for taking sides in issues where they are supposed to pray for and let the people express themselves freely.He should learn to respect other people’s views.He should learn to disist from being influenced by politicians,the common people are the ones to make the choice.After all USA is a federal govt the people are not divided on many aspects of development.Our men of God should be the first ones to know how,when and where to comment on issues like the one before us.
Thus Tamani alright from MTL himself. Are those his views or the Church. The man of God enjoys being in the limelight. He is now Vicar General so we will have him enough lot. No connection between the celebration he attended and federal talk. Sharing of land, power and other resources does not mean promotion of division and hatred. After these are efforts to solve the problems the collared man acknowledges but falls short of how to rid them.
After all Tamani is a southerner and is well CHOPEREKA/CHAM’MBALE.And he doesn’t have kids to worry about.Mathanyula akukupwetekani bambo.Are RSA ,USA ,etc where hundreds of thousands Malawians flock to divided yet they practice federalism?But they are prosperous and we cause them pain in their asses!Plse try to balance up ur argument.You catholic priests are also very corrupt coz za mmbale mumanyengera akazi a weni.mumathawa maliro chonsecho mwakhala mukulandira cha mmbale ndi mtulo wa munthu womwalirayo.Assholes!
Federalism at its Best.fr.tamani speaking on personal capacity not as a Church. Be reminded That bingu and muluzi amassed alot of wealth because of Our Poor system if govt. Mind You federalism Will provide checks and balances. Corruption Will Be very minimal at exective level. They Will Be no cashgate in fédéralism.
The man of God ine ndikudabwa pomwe anthu akumpoto amadandaula za quote system inuyo mukukhala chete.Kodi munthu pamudzi adzake akumusala angakhale nawo? Unity ndinu mchewa bwanji musiyire anthu amene akumva ululu.mutiuze miseu very important yomwe yilibe tarmar kwanuko. Ine ndayambapo (1) jenda—edingeni road (2) rumphi—chitipa via nyika road (3) chitipa—Tanzania via mbilima road.lets again look at hydro supply tell me your places here we go chief mabulabo’s headquarters mbilima in chitipa. I invite you the man of God to come here and accompany your fellow men of God and visit Nkhata Bay(Banga Sec. school ) and see how quote system is biting people of the Nyika land. If you can’t fight for us were not worried Our God will fight for us till the end. Look at how Israel was oppressed. God came to their rescue. You can delay the change but can’t stop. Dzanja likalemba lalemba. No sweat No sweet. What did you say when 20people from the north were murdered on 20th July?
If he is really a man of God, he will come into his senses. 20 people died , regionalism, tribalism, nepotism is there but he is quite. Are you a man of God or Satan? Ujifumbe.
we need people who think like you,please enlight these people.
Yes if you are from the southern region you are against federation. Chief Malemia had the same sentiments but here in the centre and north, we want it. Southerners are now obsessed with abuse of power while we want equity. You better change your ways and reports suggest that Chilima may not take over the leadership of DPP. That is clear selfishness that some sections are not happy with. In 1993, the central was against multiparty democracy. No wonder southerners are doing the same now.
You priest,I guess you are just hiding in the name of God.It is painful to see multitude of students with flying points being at home without nothing to do cause they were left out during university selection,then do you call it love? if some dull student with 35pts five going to the university,do you think we are happy with these things your so called gvtmnt is doing? you are afraid of dividing it because you know that without northerners you can not stand.ABOLISH QUOTA SYSTEM YOU WILL SEE CHANGE.IF YOU WIL NOT, BELIEVE ME BOKO HARAM WIL ARRIVE IN THIS COUNTRY VERY SOON AND BE PREPARED FOR CIVIL WAR!! GOD HELP US IN JESUS NAME!!
The truth is that eveyone knos that tumbuka ppo they have been sidelined 4 long time or even during kamuzu banda regime. Bakil he was speaking to the public to hate tumbuka ppo. This is enaf.even naw u can see how pitala do things. So bambo boniface dont say that u dont kno what iz hapening in the country. because u from south late tumbuka go. will neva be a change in malawi. We got the resoses. u central and south. u dont have nothing.dont talk nosence here.viva mpoto tikuluta kwithu.
It sounds like we have another Priest-gate, Can’t u see that that this Country is ruled by thieves, open your eyes Mr Priest, Who told you that Federalism is division, you’re the one who doesn’t like your Country Mr Priest. Don’t confuse people here, How much they gave you Mr. Priest, you speaking something which you don’t know what it means: you suppose helping us not against us.
As a human being fr.tamani Is entitled to his oppinion but as a catholic Church the press release Will come. Infact federalism Is best in corrupt countries because the checks and balances are firmulated.only
those who have political motive would say no. Be acknowledged That cashgate came because of Our poor system of govt. So federalism will assist the poor to see selffish politicians.i.e .just imagine how rich muluzi Is,bingu Is as compaired with their areas of origin . People are extremely poor There.these two guys reaped falsefully. God protect us with federalism.
The man of God lost it all in misunderstanding or lacking spiritual guidance in his criticisms. Federalism is not disunity. America was born in 1700s and still stands as a federal government and an integral whole with increased membership of states of course. The devil has made Man of god become unaware of this. The government is for every citizen and its development agenda should cover everyone and every areas and not just big areas or well to do individuals. That is what the Bible teaches us – we are all equal before God. So what is wrong Man of God to distribute resources even to small states as they do in America ! This is what the bible says and Man of God cannot understand this.
The bible says do not judge others as that is God’s prerogative only. Man of God which bible are you using to judge other men of God that they are wrong to support federalism? Quoran! God forbid there is nothing like that. Go and repent. The country values your past contributions to building Malawi. Repent and you will regain your respect.
Even the Man of God needs education, he needs to be enlightened…….komanso!
TEMANI U R FROM SOUTH AN OPPRESSOR. U CANT SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE AGGREIVED SHUT UP UR STINKING MOUTH
i am not surprised. tamani is both a southerner and a lomwe and a tribalist. his are the views of atribalist. wait and see he will be given an advisory. job by dpp very very soon. kkk kkkkkk kkkk.
Yes father, it is really not a solution if you can not see then you are total blind.The problem is that people from the north are never united as they are in the S and C.These two regions have each one political stand while the north every one feels knowledgeable. Even if federation would win, north tribes would still continue to be divided.The ngonis,Tumbukas.Tongas, Khondes ets.Each tribe would want to head.this is real, if you can not see it then you are under 40s.Just find a different option to solve this problem. Form one party and work together with one voice otherwise you wont proceed .
I support Tamani on this.
True if fedral starts all notherners will go back to north, no job in southern region even in school selection will be fedral. This is the most nepotic system of govenment u will cry one day for this. I can not open a shop that can handle 400000 people in an area for 100people all will be wastesd that is north.
A Tamani bwanji kodi? Tadzilemekezani ngati wansembe. Zopanda nzeru mukunenanzo Father. Anthu tapondeledzedwa ndiye mukuti bwanji kodi
Fr Tamani akugulani kodi? Catholic fathers are known to speajk for the oppressed. Dont you see how central and northern region people have been oppressed? Tribelisn, favoratism and so forth being practised without iota of shame. Kungokhala ngati president wosapita ku school. We need federal government.
It is very difficult for a stout one to accept to be slimmed.I guess Tamani is a southerner.federalism is neither division nor civil war,but equal distribution of resources
If tamani honestly fears God ,why He cannot say of Apm nepotism
God does not segregate. We are all equal before God thats why we need federalism.
What exactly do you mean by ‘equal distribution of resources’? Do you expect the Northern Region with about 11% of the population to share resources EQUALLY with the Southern Region which has about 49% of the country’s population?
This whole farcical federalism debate is being allowed to proceed without sound arguments. Why should a region with fewer people than those in Lilongwe enjoy amenities equating to those of the whole central or southern regions? Why aren’t many people who see this debate as being a distraction not speaking up like Father Tamani has done?
The Northern Region is entitled to a fair share of the national cake – but this should not be at the expense of the other two regions. The North should not get a disproportionate share of the national cake simply because it has some vocal citizens. All of us deserve our place in the sun…
Argument well presented, @2.2 (Chikadzakowani). Any counter arguments, from federalists, to the population consideration when allocating resources?
Iwe Peter Benga,
You cheat yourself. Federalism never means equal distribution. There is no way the north with only 14% of national population can get equal share as the south with 45% of national population. No ways. Even where federalism is being practiced, states never get equal share of national cake. Go to America and see for yourself. So, don’t cheat people that federalism means equal share.
Equal distribution in proportion to population, which mcde did you go to?
kaya ameneyi anapitadi MCDE yiti kaya?
Is Fr Tamani still around ? He was quiet for sometime. He was known for such comments on politics of the country. These are his views. People can comment for and against. Malawians can finally decide
The country is indeed small. But if there are forces of nepotism, hate of particular tribes and sidelining of central and northern regions, others can propose for federalism. Don’t fear. In your comments, perhaps suggest on how the ills you have ever heard can be addressed. Otherwise, men of the cloth have been seen to side withe powers that be to win so.