Yeremiah accuses DPP gurus of lying to Mutharika: ‘North Malawi getting raw deal as Lhomwes fight Chewas’

June 26, 2019 Wongani Chiuta - Nyasa Times 40 Comments

Alliance for Democracy (Aford) lone  legislator Yeremiah Chihana has said President Peter Mutharika  is an infirm leader being betrayed by the treachery people he has around him, particularly pointing at governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) frontline troops  sitting in Parliament.

Yeremiah Chihana: Mutharika might be a very good leader of integrity but you people in the front, you are liars

Chihana made this statement in his maiden address in the National Assembly since his election as legislator for Mzimba North.

“Peter Mutharika might be a very good leader of integrity but you people in the front, you are liars. Malawi must move but will not move with people of your calibre,” said Chihana pointing at the frontline of the government side.

Chihana,  who was the evaluator of former president Bingu wa Mutharika’s deceased estate, also paid tribute to Bingu , saying  “he was a statesman, rigid person and full of integrity.”

He said some of the ministers in the current government could have the merit to be appointed in Cabinet by Bingu.

Chihana said Bingu was a statesman who did not regard region; race, tribe and he maintained integrity.

“ I know some cabinet ministers who are there that they cheated him that I should not be sworn-in this august House and you are there now in the cabinet cheating the President,” said Chihana.

The incumbent President Peter Mutharika in 2013 sued Chihana for allegedly damaging his reputation through a letter regarding the former president’s estate.

But then  Chihana  defended himself in the High Court when he stated that Peter Mutharika has no reputation at all regarding his political career, arguing that he is held in low esteem as a politician and his career is already disparaged in terms of leadership integrity.

In his address to Parliament, Chihana observed that there is  a cold tribal war between Lhomwes and Chewas.

“In the history of Malawi, this is the first time, the Lhomwe are facing each other with the Chewa but it is very regrettable you must watch your words. The Chewas here are in majority,” he said.

Chihana said when his uncle late Chakufwa Chihana  championed democracy, he was fighting for the liberation of all Malawians regardless of the Chewa, Tumbuka, Lhomwe and Ngoni.

He warned legislators to watch out on their war of words on tribal lines.

“My fellow people from the North it is unfortunate that you are laughing at everything and this is not your battle. This is the battle between the Lhomwe and the Chewa, let them fight. I will observe and see where the end will be,” said Chihana.

Contributing to the State of the Nation Address, Chihana said  the infrastructure, be it education or any, should be driven by the minimum infrastructure requirement at constituency or district or even regional level.

“Density should not be a criterion for choosing where to build schools. On this note, infrastructure based on density means the north will get nothing. Yes, Madam Speaker as this has been the case before no wonder that is why the north has had nothing in previous budgets. Yes, no wonder the roads in the north will never be done at all,” he said.

“I am mindful of the following: Ezondweni, Kabumba, Madisi, Enqucwini, etc. The President went to launch it and funds were available, you diverted the funds to the Nsanje Waterway.

“Kasito Bridge has been in bad state for 20 years yet you are doing Chikwawa- Mwanza Bridge. Chikwawa, Rumphi, Vongo bridges popularly known as VARBAO, are in a terrible state and have not been included in the SONA.

“Edingeni-Mpherembe, Kazuni- Chikwawa Road has no tarmac yet BADEA already funded the project and you moved the money to Nsanje Waterway. Mzimba Eswazini Kafukule-Ekwendeni Road has not been completed. The same is happening to Livingstonia-Njakwa Road. The density per population is not the key for providing infrastructure to other regions,” said Chihana.

He continued: “If you think you have completed the lakeshore road without Nkhata Bay from the hospital up to Mulowe via Usisya, you are only lying. Bingu launched the Jenda- Dwangwa road but to no avail. There is no promise of roads in Kafukule, Njuchi, Chikangawa, Nkhamenya, Mabilabo, Liwerezi, Khosolo and Dwangwa which promised to ease transport between Jenda and Nkhotakota.

“Madam Speaker, now I do understand why the north has no meaningful development. There are no technical schools, limited market centres, no decent schools and no good roads while our friends are demolishing old roads and schools and replacing them with new ones. Where are we in the north?”

Chihana said population density as a criterion for distributing infrastructure is discriminating the northern region.

“Even this Cabinet is based on population density. More people from Mulanje- Thyolo belt and nobody else from other regions. We are capable too, we can help you plan this government. Yes, Madam Speaker this is the generic form of project quota system, no wonder the SONA has nothing on Mombela University, Nyika, Vwaza, Hora Mountain. There are no incentives put in place to eradicate the quota system.”

In his conclusion, Chihana appealed  to members from both opposition and government to reconcile “so as to have peace in this transition period as we prepare for fresh elections.”

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40 replies on “Yeremiah accuses DPP gurus of lying to Mutharika: ‘North Malawi getting raw deal as Lhomwes fight Chewas’”

  1. Tribalism is the undoing of fairness and justice in Malawi. Prosperity will only come to Malawi at the expense of tribalism. You can’t have both. Malawi has been an independent nation now for 55 years, but it is still not a united nation as long as tribalism raises its ugly head.

  2. YEREMIAH,can you really trust your own instinct?The way Muthalika behaves you can not blame other people he has totally failed to satisfy not only his Lomwe people but,the whole nation people are suffering economically and they can not receive medical attention and feed members of their families.Chihana shame on you and you are in line with Peter Muthalika to exploit the majority of our people while,you are enjoying life with members of the family.Chihana,you might have enough to feed your family but,you forget the poor people who are swimming in contaminated water and these are the people who feed you, but they live to suffer the consequences.You and your friends you have nothing to complain because you live good life.There is no difference between you and Muthalika.

  3. This Yeremiah guy in intelligent enough because all what he has spoken there is reality behind it.Peter is not bad person but those closet people around him are misguided him. Bingu was different because even Cabinet Ministers feared to tell him lies like what we have been seeing since 2014 and it continues 2019. If I were Peter I would have simply asked the Court to close the case and straight go for the re-run within 90 days and show the World that he is the Champion of democracy. Even if he wins or loses, nothing will affect him because he is already a well to do person but see now that 62% is choosing not to respect him for the sake of few crooks around him who have nothing to do after Politics and have now taken it as their business. Mr President please be watchful with those people around you. ASAKUIPETSENI Cv YANU MR PRESIDENT.You are being surrounded ndi MBAVA ZA MTIMA BI!!!

    1. Unfortunately, Peter Mutharika will never listen to such advise. He can’t make his own decision even if advice is given to him. That is his serious weakness.

      A true leader after listening to advice must rise up and make a decision which in his opinion is right. Not listening to Mgeme kalilani, Ben Phiri, Dausi and Nankhumwa.

      1. yes leader must not rely to the pple who just need for there stomach to be full. opanda maufe oti angakufikireni you cant listen to us. Thats how you go astray for your judgement

  4. Dada Chihana when People were fighting for Multiparty /Change was it Between Chewa and Tumbuka….Atumbuka Analipo ambiri fighting for Change…May be that’s the Reason Mandela Stated …I have fought against White Dominion….,I have fought against Black Dominion …Paraphrased.. In Times Of Change there will Always be those who will Confused it For Tribalism or Racism…This is the Time to Change Our Electrol System ….To make Sure that No one Ever messes Our Elections in Future..On Roads I Agree …Especially the Mzimba to Mbalachanda Road…Where some of my Relatives have Settled… They went there to Work in the Farms…Let’s Open Up the Whole Country… But that can Only Come if we have a leader who Looks at Malawi as One…Who knows it Very Well..Like the Ngwazi did..

  6. Honourable Yeremiya Chihana mwayoboya vyose ivyo vili ku mtima ise bina mpoto na vyakuzirwa nadi. Chinthu chinyakhe chikhwasye mphara ya malango kuti yibone Malawi ngati nimwana wa mu nyumba yimoza. Perekani development chifukwa cha kukhumbikwa not uko munthu wakufumila. Para munthu ni pulezident, wakulabisya vinthu vyakujumpha pa chipani. Chiuta sambizgani Malawi.

  7. chihana you are write because in the world their is now people who contribute 90% of Malawi economy should suffer yet people who contribute 10% should enjoy talk of hunger where do you get food , Guys lets be honest

    1. Chihana is right and I had seen leadership in this boy when he was our school goalkeeper and captain at Nkhaboss in mid eighties. Just talk of development forget about tribal issues we’re all Nyasas. Yeremiah keep on educating these big headed and selfish politicians like Dausi and the like.

    2. ili ndilo bodza ngati kuli border post imene imabweretsa ndalama zambiri ku Malawi kuno ndi ya songwe.ngati zili choncho tiuzeni mopanda nkhondo kuti tikakhale patokha,talk of chikangawa forest wawononga ndani ndipo ndalama zake zinali zingati and zakatukula kuti?thieves…….kayelekera ndiwakuti? ndipo ndalama zake zinakatukula kuti and you say 10% of economy contribution tiuzene we have the pontential to make and develop our own state of the north.

  8. I think this guy is missing it completely. This is not “war” between Chewas and Tumbukas. It is not only Chewas who feel their vote was stolen. Other tribes do too. I am Ngoni and my vote was stolen

    1. you got it wrong .He is saying war between Lhomwe and Chewa. where do get Tumbuka . rubbish

      2. I believe M’Malawi meant “This is not war only between Chewas and Lhomwes” There must have been a typo.

        What has been written is true, even some Lhomwes feel cheated that their vote against DPP was stolen too.

        Kuliraku nkogawana

  9. Kachilungamo kalimo eeh koma nzovuta mayankhulidwe ndiamene tingokonza chifukwa kuyankhula kwa mtundu uwu nkogawanitsa,

  10. Chihana Yeremiah is just rubbish. The area saw a transformation when Goodal Gondwe was a representive Of our constituency. Afford did nothing to the area, it was a waste of time. Wasted another time with the useless lady , and you are blaming the government. Other areas has seen a tarmac road because of good choice. Gondwe brought rural electrification . Watch them as they fight and receive nothing.

  11. ALomwe, aYao, aSena, aMang’anja ndi aMaseko-Ngoni anavotera APM ndi DPP. Osanama APA kuti DPP ndiyaLomwe.
    MCP nde yaChewa only a tribal party and you can’t be ashamed of yourself.
    Ndipo oloti constitutional court boardroom vote ikuikeni nboma, 2024 mukutulukamo ngati amai a 2 years aja.

      1. Yes. Koma aChewa saMang’anja. Its just like makaldi ndi anthu akuda koma anthu akuda simakaladi. Wapulika chomene mnganya?

    2. It’s Malawians who will put us into govt if they want. In any case better be put in govt by constitutional court than by tippex….kkkkkk

  12. Takumvani big, no bad feelings as a citizen and Representative of your consituency people and someone has just said a tumbuka sazatheka Kodi mtundu otheka muno mu Malawi ndiuti? We are all Malawians mulungu akukhululukire

  13. Ayelemia musatichitise manyazi apa inu Mr tipp-ex chimwene wa daniel phiri simukumudziwa?komaya kunyengelera chani kwenikweni?kondani Chilungamo nthawi zonse inu kulira konseku kwa Amalawi muzaka zinayi zapitazi tsongoleri anali ndani?Ayelemia penapake mwainu sizilibwino.

  15. Chihana must check his Language, he is the one who is trying to be Tribalistic and promoting hatred towards other Districts. If there was a District that was denied development is Nsanje and how on earth can he have the audacity of saying that Development meant for certain projects in the North was transferred to Nsanje Inland Port? The NSANJE INLAND PORT was built by MOTA ENGEL CONTRACTORS on Build and Operate agreement, and there was agreement that once the Environment assesment pass SADC countries would contribute to the Development of the Port. The only development that tookplace was the slab which was fully funded by MOTA and yet a stupid can stand in Parliament cheating people on that projects meant for the North was diverted to Nsanje, what stupidity and arrogance coming from this person. If you want to buy sympathy from Peter just go and meet him rather than being stupid in Parliament.

  17. Joji wins ndiwe Galu weniweni wangofanana ndimbuzi inzako iyo imalankhula…..nkhani ndiya mavote Osati ma Regions …we the northerners we don’t share a part pa zimene mbuziyo yalankhula kapena zimene iwe mbuzi inzake ukusapota

  19. Mau opanda chigamba !!! uku ndiye kulankhula mwa nzelu. Nyangwita zinazi mu cabinet ya Bingu sizikadapezeka. May Bingu’s Soul Rest in Peace

  20. Atumbuka simudzatheka.. Mumadziyesa ngati anthu ozindikira koma you are full of shit. Tumbukas cannot tell Malawians about nepotism because they are the champions of worst nepotism. These people are too selfish to acknowledge any positive things happening inthe country. Be schooled that the war is not between the Chewas and the Lhomwes but between Center and south ndipo we from the south tili pa low kaye until judgement is passed.

    3. Just go kakumbe mbewa man. Leave politics to politicians. Ungokhala ngati Goodson Saluwale bwanji?

    4. chonsechi ndiwe kapopa ngolo chabe ,suprising u r talking this shit yet u have nothing to offer to Malawians apart from the vote that u offered to this tippex government . MUNTHU WAKUYANKHULA NKHANI YABWINOBWINO IYI BASI UKUMUTUKWANA ,WATANI?

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