By Sellah Singini
LILONGWE-(MANA)-President Lazarus Chakwera has challenged Malawians to come together and have peaceful discussions whenever there are differences in order to promote peace and unity in the country.
Chakwera said this on Sunday when he presided over the commemoration of Malawi’s 61st Independence Anniversary at Bingu Stadium alongside his counterpart, President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko.
The Malawian President said The country is known as a peaceful country, and that this is the reason why he invited President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana to join in celebrating the 61st Independence Anniversary.
“Let us resort to constructive dialogue in building a better Malawi; let’s avoid fighting with each other using panga knives. It is not right.
“Resorting to violence and aggressive protests can be counterproductive and can hinder progress. Instead, promoting peaceful discussions can help find a common ground, and foster development. Let’s strive for a culture of understanding and cooperation,” he said.
Chakwera further urged Malawians to wish each others peace on the Independence Day and approach each other with peace tomorrow and the day after.
He hailed the President of Botswana for accepting invitation to come and celebrate with Malawians.
“I ask you to make yourself at home here in the Warm Heart of Africa, because we do not just consider you and all the people of Botswana to be our friends, we also consider them as our brothers and sisters,” said Chakwera.
President of Botswana Advocate Duma Gideon Boko expressed his gratitude for the invitation to attend and celebrate with Malawians on the 61st Independence Anniversary.
Boko noted that since independence in 1964, Malawi has been in a journey of opting to be a prosperous and inclusive nation.
“Malawians must commit themselves in solving several challenges the country is facing. I have full faith and confidence in the leadership of President Chakwera that he is up to the task of solving those challenges,” Boko said.
He also said Africa is going through a revolution where there is an expectation of a new Africa and, therefore, it is important that the countries must stand with each other.
Malawis 61st independence anniversary is celebrated under the theme “Restoring Broken Foundations: Taking Malawi Forward.”