SKC comes guns blazing: To cut presidential convoy, to free Malawi police officers from ‘road slavery’
Vice President and leader of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) has come out gun blazing promising to cut the presidential convoy and stop the culture of lining up the police along the roads, saying this was slavery.
Speaking to a massive crowd in his home district of Ntcheu, Chilima said the tendency of lining up the law enforcers from Blantyre to Lilongwe just because one person (the president) wants to use the road was dehumanizing and glorification of a mortal as an immortal.
“This will stop forthwith. We should not take someone as a semi-god. It is not good to line up the police officers on the road the whole day and give them cold food.
“If it is a matter of topping up their salaries with the allowances, then leave that to us. We will increase their salaries considerably,” said Chilima amid applause and ululations from the attentive crowd.
He said if elected president in the 2019 Tripartite Elections, his UTM administration will review the unnecessary closure of the roads when the presidential motorcade is passing.
“The current arrangement is more of glorification than security. We can’t afford such luxury when children are learning under a tree and patients in hospitals are told to find their own transport because there are no ambulances,” he said.
” From next year this tendency of lining up Police officers from Lilongwe to Blantyre will stop. Police Officers are humans , they went to training and need respect. They do not deserve to be subjected to such cruel tendency where they stand the whole day even during rains,” he said.
Chilima dwelt much of the speech outlining UTM agenda saying the movement was born out of a strong desire to see a better Malawi for everyone.
” UTM has come not to seek power, but to seek legitimacy and political space to transform Malawi. To create a Malawi that is free of corruption, nepotism and tribalism, a Malawi with new and progressive politiccs and with strong foundation for sustainable development,” he said.
He said currently there is wanton plunder of resources being perpetrated by the current regime and that nepotism in public appointments has now become their mainstay.
” That is why UTM has prioritized a systems change – a comprehensive socio-political and economic systems overhaul that is going ensure that the country remains tamper-proof forever. When that system is put in place, there will never, again, be a party or leader that will abuse public resources without consequences,” he said.
Chilima promised to etablsih ‘Mega Farms’ for horticulture produce and legumes that will come complete with processing plants, completion of the Tsangano-Neno Road to be extended to Nkula all the way to Chileka, Construction of Kasinje-Ntcheu boma road and rehabilitation of Mpira dam and reforestation of its catchment area to end water problems in Ntcheu and Balaka.
He also promised safe and portable driniking water to people in the district.
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Bambo Chilima kulota pa podium.Muti simufuna maudindo And yet you said u vice wakucheperani
Thanks Chilima for your sound vision for our beloved country “Malawi “. For so long Malawians have suffered at the hands of our greedy and uncaring leaders . We have hard very greedy and very selfish presidents before and it is very refreshing now to have someone not only young and mature like you but also with very sound knowledge and wisdom and good will of the people and country at heart who is prepared to steer the sinking ship to safety. For this you have my total trust, best wishes and above all my prayers,. With God nothing is impossible. I pray that the Lord will have mercy for the people of Malawi and that for once they will vote and choose leaders on merit and Not on regionalism or tribalism. We are all Malawians and enough is enough of corruption, tribalism, nepotism, poor health services, poor education, evil quota education system, low pay in public sector , poor protection of all the people from thugs and robbers among other things. Finally I can see light at the end of the tunnel . Those who wishes Malawi well should not lose their chances of voting wisely and for a good and long lasting change and peace.
Victor Jumbo. UK
UTM MOTO BUUU!!! UTM 2019 BOMA!!!, APUMBWA PAULENDO!!!
Iwe Chilima don’t make promises that you made to your girlfriends during the time you were at Airtel. You are part of this stupid government and we are paying you for doing nothing. Nkhalambayitu idalinba mtima kutaya green card. Iwenso limba mtima posiya u VP for us to know you’re serious. Kamuzu was using a helicopter from place to place to avoid causing inconvenience. Today the choppers are almost grounded. Chilima you are surrounded by people we hate like Kaliati and Masangwi. Usatipusitse with a multitude of promises just to get the top job. A Malawi chenjerani ndi mneneri wonyenga. Corona amavaluyu ngopitira kumwamba ngati kulipodi.
kkkkk mneneri onyenga mwati.komabe at least akutsitsa fundo zomwe anthu akufuna kunva.zizwoneka 2019 yomweyo.kuba sikungatheretu koma mwina zithu zidzasuthyako kusiyana ndi mmene zilili panomu
Pumbwa chokam chenjera ndiwe isaaaa ife we r happy with what chilima is doing and promising to us…. timacoment topanda pake pitani nato uko with your stupit DPP gurus … you have nothing to tangible to tell malawians mbuzi
Akuluwa I think Manganya and Winiko are teaching him drama. He is not serious.
@ Santana
I expected this from you chicken brain. If chilima is not serious then what is mutharika doing. Because if there is one hell of a comedian in malawi at present it is Peter mutharika. He is simply Charlie Chaplin of malawi .
The UDF Government ordered the removal all SECURITY CHECK Points along the main roads immediately it was ushered in. What were the consequencies and how long did that order take before it was reinstated by the same Government. For those who were not around or have forgotten, there was proliferation of unlincenced guns and increase in Arm Robbery cases. Avoid tackling Security issues with a civilian mind.
Ngt simusintha kaganizidwe kanu ka ndaleka ndikuyamba kuganiza za tsogolo la malawj ndithu amalawi, the only achievement you wil find is to prove someone wrong for the rest of your life. Apolice 40 akunenedwawa ndi oti azipezeka kunyumba zonse za vp kulilongwe ndi Blantyre plus ku nyumba kwa iye mwini komaso ku office plus oti aziyenda nawo. Cant you see the reason not to cut that number? On other hand, cant you see the importance of cutting that glorification of putting police men in the streets when President is just passing, in south africa we see Ramaphosa with less than 10 vehicles on traffic, stopping by the robots in sandton, yet they hav all the possibilities of having more than 1000 vehicles on convoy, wake from your slumber, and think for your future for once, if not your future but for your childrens. Give chilima a chance to prove his ideas becouse the ideas are for tge good of malawi.
ok why is he having 40 police officers? should start now by having only 2 police officers. that a good idea and I hope he has consulted specialist in security matters becoz he is an economists by profession.
utm boma
Mukumuwotchera magalimoto ndemukuti akanatani? koma ndale zomawotchelana zinthu zilikobe? Koma democracy mu Africa muno tingayikwanitse kusiyana zipani sikuti chikhale chidani kodi timasiyana zipembezo koma timakhala bwa? Ku maliro timapita limodzi mu ma ukwati chimodzimodzi nde kusiyana zipani kukatidanitse? Ma President adzabwela ndikupita koma ife tidzakhalabe a Malawi ndiyeno tisadane chifukwa cha ndale tidzitenge ndale ngati ku sapota team ya mpira kapena ngati mmene timakhalira ku mpingo wina kupita mpingo uwo winanso uwo. chovuta ndichiyani? A Malawi tivulazana za zii akudyelera ndi ena.
So pumbwa wa mung’ono has a problem with common sense…. Where was this Young Pumbwa for the past 4 years to raise this issue. Last month he went to the court to force the government to bring back the security guards that were taken away from him. During the period when the guards were taken away from you, we never heard anything about you being attacked in any way because the number of your guards was reduced. Why not reduce the number of your guards now then we know that when you win the presidency in 2019 you will do the same. Koma ndipofunika kuti tiwone pa muchombo ngati panapoladi.
if they are burning vehicles, beating people at parliament in the presence of police, dpp police doing nothing so u literally think the cadets wouldn’t harm him? only a fool would not need his normal tight security! when u remove these thugs first the you can remove all the guards not need cause the nation is safe to do so plain and simple.
I wonder too. He must reduce his security details now to walk his talk otherwise it’s Winiko & Manganya type of drama
U T M !!!!!!!!!! MOTO KUTI BHUUUUUUUUU
It seems ma Cadet a DPP, mwina titi mbuli za DPP ndizomwe zayankha kwambili. This man SKC is the VP. He can not go out without security considering kuti mbava za DPP are at loose intimidating people around with the police reduced to being spectators than security officers. DPP cadets what are you gaining from being used? Ma 3 million omwewo you will end up in prison. DPP will not be in Government for ever. People now realise its a party run by crooks hiding behind the old mans name Muthalika. Be very careful cadets and dont waste your time with these bald headed DPP thieves. APM will go back to US. You will still be in your dusty towns you deny development by allowing thieves to exploit our country. Stop it cadets.
This guy’s words are not consistent with his actions or practices so far, while he is Vice President of the country. His security detail is huge even when he is golfing! What kind of reformer is he, really?
Akuyesa ife ndi makape eti?
He seems to self destruct by the day; not presidential material.
@ Ntengo
Kkkkkkkk. Koma ndakuseka chicken brain. Frankly speaking your president is one inept president ever in the history of malawi. He is simply a waste of time this man you call your president.
Currently he needs more security because he is afraid of Cadets . SKC is really our next President. Tipumeko a Mwene eeeeeeeehahahahahahahaha.
Apolisi kuwachotsa panseupo mmayesa a traffic, apolisi onse amango khala panseu kupempha! Panseu ndiye pa diwa pa apolisi.
I don’t take SKC seriously, ayamba drama bwanawa mwina ajoina tikuferanji.
People are mixing up issues here. SKC is talking about abolishing the police lining up along the road whenever the president wants to use it not trimming the number security officers
ndichifukwa ena amakhonza mayeso ena kulakwa kusamva nkhani ndi mafunso. Khululukani mwina chingelezi chabvuta. paja ena ndi third language
The dude is promising too much. Only recently he went to court demanding more security for himself against what the constitution provides. Now he is changing tune on creation of one million jobs and says he will be offering koans a thing which is already happening but being abused. He said about ending qouta system only to tout ODL. Those who are believing this super liar dont know that they are dealing with an educated crook
Mr vice president start to walk the talk now. You have the opportunity cut the security now but you cried in court. Za ziii. We need someone who can act now, no promises as if you do not have chance. Ali ndi maso akuoneratu patali what kind of president you can make, ndi Wa Pitala same same. Siyani zonse za bomazo mukuwabera wanthu. Tell us what service do you offer for government now.
Easier said than done. You are enjoying uniformed police officers for political meetings (UTM) what more should we expect if you became president?
Aaaah a bwana SKC, bwanji osachita chitsanzo by reducing your current entourage Mr VP. Suja atachita free some of the Police from you, munapita ku court kuti alakwitsa? Atamanena zimenezi amene sali m’boma titha kukhulupirita. Tazinenani zowona bwana. Zambiri zimene mukunena zikuoneka ngati zabodzatu. Am beginning to doubt and question what you say Mr VP. Komanso tu zimenezi mukanachita this last four years.
It is very dagerous now kuti achoseredwe chitetezo, mukuziwa inuyo munthu akamamenyera ufulu amakhala pachiopysezo kwambiri, zigawenga zikhoza kutumidwa mu nthawi imeneyi kuti zimupange chipongwe koma akakhala kuti zonse zatheka amakhala kuti wagonjetsa ulamulilo umakhala mmanja mwake chomcho osokoneza onse amagonja kusiyana ndi panopa
amkolo did you check the VP’S Convoy its only 6 vehicles….
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Seeking votes, this guy is a liar, no police protection? Kaduka wake wa ku Malawi kunoyi? Sunamve kuti munthu analanda envolope from mmanja mwa President ku Zomba? So you think without more police presence sangakumenyeni anthu pa mseu inu?
Kkkkkkkkk this boy is a conman. He goes to church every Sunday with a long convoy including the ugly hummers without shame. How dare he talks about cutting the presidential convoy when he can trim his? This is a mockery of Malawians coming from someone , not working for the government position, yet clinging to over fourty police officers and a fleet of government vehicles.
One cannot trim it without opc approval. If it doesn’t get trimmed upstairs he cannot trim downstairs. Security is needed now because of the threats being made, that’s why he rushed to reinstitute it…. When one is on brink of exposing the corrupt, the corrupt become vicious achimwene
At last we have a presidential candidate that is ambitious, inspiring and practical. We are ready for this positive change. Bola the very poor people should be able to understand this great opportunity.
Let be honest, why himself at masintha and njamba had a huge police officers escort him if he is honest in promises bola asadzaiwale chifukwatu pa promise akupangidwa on his every political rally. Atcheya adaimba koz pipo were ignorant pano tu radar system fans ikuona patalitu komanso info ikusungidwatu.
This guy is contradicting himself and clueless. Is he not the guy clinging to 40 security personnel and a large number of government vehicles mpaka kupita ku khoti? Look also at his methodology of creating one million jobs, akuti azagawa ma 200000 and from these, ena will employ 5 people each. Za zii.
The security of the Veep was intentionally reduced to put SKC in the harm’s way but come 2019 it will be a deliberate process to reduce the current security excesses the issue is not a laughing matter. Malawi belongs to all there should be proportional utilisation of human resources
Chilima stop lying. Recently ur government reduced the number of ur policemen but why then dd u rush to court to complain?? I thought u wld hv bn happy with it bcz that’s what u r lying to pple now..
chilima chilima how many times did i call you please stop lying to malawians you are an idiot because what you are trying to say today tomorrow it will back fire yourself i want to remind you on your way back to Lilongwe from Blantyre some time back at Chirimba railway crossing near Mornachy lodge a truck hit and killed an innocent guard as he was knocking off just beacuse of paving way to your long convoy and even you did not bother to stop am sure the soul of this innocent poor guard Jailosi is still crying in the soil because of your watch your mouth young cheater boy the young Pumbwa