BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)–Malawi Vice President SaulosChilima, who is chairing the DPP by-elections campaign team, was on Sunday in class of his own as he championed issue-based campaign in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) while addressing a political rally in Mchinji.DPP, which is used to mudslinging politics, saw Chilima convincing the mammoth crowd with well-crafted points at the Mchinji West by-elections campaign rally without insulting any political opponent.
The constituency fell vacant following the sudden death of its lawmaker Kanjira Banda who won on MCP ticket.
“We are winning this election. Mark my words. My apologies in advance to the losers; DPP is winning this election. We are working with everyone and we are advancing a development agenda for everyone in this constituency, district and country wide.
“People in this constituency are able to see who is talking issues instead of just coming here to attack the government for no reason like other parties are doing,” said Chilima.
The Vice President, who is also responsible for disaster management, took time to desist from politicians who are using the current looming hinger crisis as a campaign tool.
“We all know this crisis is not man made. Therefore, you should question politicians who come here to mock you about hunger because if they were sincere they would be telling you that they will work with government to save your lives not to politicise a national tragedy,” he said.
Chilima also told the gathering that plans are in the pipe line to construct a number of roads in the district to boost road network.
“Some of the works will start as soon as next week. Plans are also underway to build a modern teachers training school here. We will deliver unprecedented development in this district,” he said.
Information Minister Patricia Kaliati used the opportunity to sensitise people on the land bill, warning them that the opposition was trying to confuse the public into believing that the bill was bad for the country.
Apart from Kaliati, other speakers included DPP Secretary General EcklenKudontoni and Regional Governor for the centre Dean Josaya Banda.
However, more DPP top brass also attended the meeting including Minister of Gender Jean Kalilani, Chief Political Advisor to the President Francis Mphepo, former Organising Secretary General ChimwemweChipungu and many more including the entire Sendera Sisters.
Mchinji West is one of the constituencies in the central region that Malawi Congress Party (MCP) commands a huge following.