By Sarah Munthali
The Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima on Friday braced heavy rains and conducted a whistle stop tour in Mtope Ward, Mchinji West to campaign for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Benedicto Tsele for the December 22, by-election.
Speaking at Katchuka, Chioko, Chioshya and Mphanga in Traditional Authority Simphasi, Chilima called on the people to vote for the DPP candidate to foster development in the area.
“Time for politicking is gone, this is time for development, vote for the DPP candidate who will be able to easily link with the government and address your needs,” he said.
“We had general elections in 2014 where people elected DPP as government, now it is time for you to vote for someone who will help you develop this area, not someone who is going to oppose good government programmes,” he added
Chilima said voting Tsele as ward councillor would mean implementing the DPP manifesto which has programmes to help the poor such as the Decent and Affordable Housing, improving food security and infrastructure.
The Vice President reiterated the need for people in the country to support the president in his quest to improving the welfare of people in the country.
He assured people who have been affected by heavy rains and had their property and houses destroyed, that government would soon assist them through the Disaster’s Office.
Speaking earlier, DPP Secretary General Ecklen Kudontoni warned people against listening to promises from some opposition leaders who tell them to wait till they are voted into power in 2019.
“You cannot wait until 2019 to have your needs met, you have the chance now to vote for someone who will help you,” he said.
Mtope Mard fell vacant after the councillor of the area John Msumatiza died in July this year.
Two candidates Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Aueriano Kalemba and Benedicto Tsele are contesting in the December 22 by election.
