UTM govt to hit ground running, says Chilima: Storms Thyolo despite slippery road

April 16, 2019 James Nthondo -Nyasa Times 29 Comments

Malawi’s political wonder kid, the UTM Party, says it will tackle critical issues regarding corruption within the first 30 days its administration assuming power after the May 21 2019 Tripartite Elections.

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UTM presidential flag bearer, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima, made the pledge Sunday evening during a live interview on Mibawa TV.

Responding to a question on the UTM government’s priorities in the first 100 days, a buoyant Chilima reiterated his resolve to grant a 30-day amnesty for all beneficiaries of graft to return the loot before embarking on a forceful recovery drive.

“We will also use the first 100 days to create a foundation for our flagship one-million jobs programme in the first 12 months. At the same time we will roll out a pension fund for all citizens aged 65 years and above,” the UTM president said.

Chilima, who championed the public service reforms, also promised to continue with the programme once elected to office.

“The reforms are a critical aspect if we are to ensure an ideal working environment for our civil servants. Also, they will give us a clear picture on how to handle issues of promotions, decent salaries and their general welfare,” the ostracised state vice-president argued.

Chilima, who also responded to comments and questions from viewers, further said the UTM’s first 100 days at Capital Hill will be used to conceive means for improvement of education, farming and sports standards among others.

When asked to outline the UTM administration’s migration policy, Chilima said as is the case with all countries, Malawi needs to safeguard the interests and welfare of its bona fide citizens.

“If we are not careful, our next generation will become foreigners in their own land. To avoid that scenario, the UTM government will – while welcoming other nationals – empower locals with business skills so that foreigners do not dominate the market with trades that Malawians can easily perform,” he said.

Chilima, who has redefined Malawi’s political landscape, then challenged the nation that initiatives, whose execution by authorities has been defective, are doable.

He said the UTM administration will review and implement issues that were highlighted in programmes like the Vision 2020 to give Malawians hope that this country can undergo true transformation.

On the issue of tribalism and nepotism, Chilima denounced politicians who perpetuate the practice and persuade Malawians to vote along regional or tribal lines.

“When we get into office we will ensure that this does not happen. We need to tell the people that we are all Malawians and we need to collectively participate in nation building not as Lhomwes, Ngonis, Tumbukas, Chewas, Yaos or whatever tribe,” he said.

The live television interview accommodated comments from viewers, a majority of whom expressed their admiration for the UTM’s electoral manifesto and pledged their support for Chilima as president along with his parliamentary and local council candidates.

In Thyolo on slippery road

Meanwhile, Chilima on Monday addressed whistle-stop campaign meeting in Thyolo district and was credited by his party for skilfully self driven the vehicle on the slippery mountainous terrain to reach the final venue Folopensi.

In his address, Chilima bemoaned the bad road network saying it is not serving the people.

“Ndimaona ngati muli ndi mseu koma uwu ndi mpata [I thought you had a road to this place but this is a mere footpath],” said Chilima in his eight minutes speech.

On his part, Usi said: “If Chilima were somebody else, he would have given up and returned to Blantyre. But he insisted  on coming to speak to you. Vote for him.”

Earlier, UTM secretary general Patricia Kaliati and Patron Noel Masangwi urged people in the area to vote in Chilima, assuring them that they will get better  amenities.

Masangiw said ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials were “Anthu alitima” [greedy people who have no welfare of the people at heart].

On Saturday, Chilima addressed a rally in Mulanje West Constituency after a series of other campaign meetings in Machinga and Mangochi districts last week. On Sunday, UTM presidenti spoke at a rally at Naotcha Primary School ground at the end of his whistle-stop tour of Blantyre City that took him and his running mate Michael Usi to Nkolokoti, Ndirande and Mbayani townships.

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29 replies on “UTM govt to hit ground running, says Chilima: Storms Thyolo despite slippery road”

  1. UTM cannot win the next election. You dont have numbers. U will be lucky to get 10 parliamentary seats. Don’t be cheated with rallies. Malawians will attend every political rally but those are not your votes. You are weaker than UDF. This election will be won by MCP. UTM will be on position 4 in the following order, Winner MCP, second DPP, third UDF and forth UTM. Chitini chopanda kathu chimapanga phokoso kwambiri

  2. AM VOTING FOR UTM. PERIOD ADYERA ENAWA. CHILIMA IS THE OTHER FORM OF MAGUFULIFICATION. I and my family shall vote for him.

    1. Because you are brain-dead and your family blindly follows you. Chilima is the Chief hypocrite who helped these people rig the election making us suffer all these years until he was denied the chance of leading DPP. Mumuvotera ndinu akatolika ochepa opusanu poti mumangotengeka. Tsutsani ngati ndikunama

  5. UTM will carry the day… Just campaign even us from central we are tired of these MCP akangaz… so campaign wisely

  11. Bwalabwala palibe chanu wekha..ife tikuvotera UTM mwa unyinji…mukomoka nazo pa 21 May pano muli ku opposition……kkkkkkkk
    Kuzolowera kusutsa ndi kukayika zilizonse…its people who have no understanding of how this country has been messed up and is a shame to our neighbours that will understand what this young man is venting with anger. He thought akuluwa will live to Bingus dream…koma aaaaaa….MCP is also too generic in its promises! They cant articulate the hows? Ndathera pompo….zikomo kumpando…kkkk

  12. kkkkkkk kodi ndichifukwa chiyani ku misonkhano ya chilima koonse komwe akuyenda kukumangochuluka ana okhaokha ndi ena otinso sanalembetse voti? kkkkk apapa ndiye yalakwa baasi. Nawonso amakamela sangachitire mwina koma kujambula ana okhaokha baasi.

  13. MNYAMATAYU CHILIMA AKULIMBIKIRA KWAMBIRI REACHING UNEXPECTED PLACES KUSIYANA NDI AGOGO AJA AMENE AKUNGOPANGIRA KAMPENI MMISEU

    1. Anawo si anthu?….maso ako just fixated on curious kids taking glimpse at next malawi pres…..why can’t you appreciate that people came out to listen to skc

      1. front line ya audience kids kids kids=no vote,then pakatipo a UTM 1, 2,3,… 9 PIPO.CHAKUMBUYOKO….10..13..15 PIPO.The whole msonkhano onse a UTM=24 pipo. ma spectators=the rest of the team=DPD. lts a game of numbers tu,,,incase u ve forgotten.

  15. Waste of time and energy. Nobody is campaigning for UTM except for these gurus. Mukwanitsa kuyenda dziko lonse anthu 5 ? Where is Kambalu? Kupanda Chilima And Manganya kutuluka ena onse angokhala. They are failing to attract anthu mmisonkhano Yao.

  16. A UTM palibe chanu. Mark my words, you will be at position 3 in the coming tripartite elections. First will be MCP then DPP and thereafter will be UTM. You seem not to articulate your issues well. Ndangonena.

      1. I JUST WONDER KUTI MBULI ZINA ZIZIKUMVABE…MUMAFUNA KUTI MA HOW QUESTION AKOME CHOTANI? UTM PALIBENSO CHIPANI CHINA WELL ARTICULATING ISSUES.

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