LILONGWE-(MANA)-President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue developing Bunda Constituency, stressing the area’s strategic importance as home to the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and other key infrastructure.
Chakwera, who is continuing with his campaign rallies, told supporters at Bunda Trading Centre on Tuesday after addressing crowds at Pondamali Trading Centre that his government plans to construct a new Bunda road to help mitigate persistent accidents in the area.
“Just like we are developing any other city and communities, I and my government are committed and promise to continue developing this area,” said Chakwera.
The President further encouraged those who registered to vote to turn out on September 16, emphasizing that continued development across Malawi depends on citizens’ active participation in the electoral process.
Senior Chief Chinsenga, who welcomed Chakwera, expressed gratitude for the government’s projects in Lilongwe.
He appealed for rehabilitation of the Bunda road, constructed during the Kamuzu Banda regime but now in a dilapidated and unsafe condition.
The chief also commended Chakwera for the construction of primary school blocks in the constituency, saying the development would help reduce congestion and improve access to education for children in surrounding communities.
Maria Kambuzi, the MCP parliamentary candidate for the newly demarcated Bunda Constituency, applauded the President’s agenda, noting that 41,000 people have registered in the area a development she said guarantees overwhelming support for the party.
Kambuzi appealed for more government support, particularly in farm input subsidies, and requested the construction of another secondary school, stressing that Mitindu Secondary is currently the only one serving the entire constituency.
MCP Regional Chairperson Patrick Chilondola thanked Chakwera for appointing Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate.
He reminded voters that polling will open at 6 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. on September 16.
Chakwera is also expected to visit Kambanizithe Trading Centre, Kamganga Primary School, and Bisai Trading Centre where he’ll also launch the MAREP programme at Bisai Trading Centre.