NTCHEU-(MaraviPost)-There is jubilation across the country over Prophet Bushiri’s give away maize sale that started on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in some districts including Ntcheu.
During the official sale launch at Ntcheu boma, residents were scrambling and chanting with songs of praise of God and Prophet Bushiri for the staple food which is pegged MK5,000 per 50 Kilogram.
Eunice Kalikokha of Chinsewu Chinswe village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Makwangwala minced no words but praising the man of God for the timely gesture.
“I have been on several shops to look for flour but could not get any. But the moment I heard about Prophet Bushiri selling the maize, I rushed that I bought a bag at MK5,000 without hustles. My food will have food today now”, lauded a mother of six Eunice.
Another resident chipped in,”We are very excited thankful to the Prophet.We could not buy the maize at Admarc as sometimes are sold off when we are on cue.
“But here, just bought the maize freely and at the give away price of MK5,000”, praises Mercy Jamson.
The maize sale continues today in Ntcheu before proceeding to others districts.
By 6pm, over 200 bags of 50kg were sold off already despite the sale starting around 4.30pm.
Prophet Bushiri’s Communication Director Ephraim Nyondo told The Maravi Post that the man of God was excited for the response gotten from the public on the maize give away price.
Nyondo added that its the wish of the Prophet to see God’s children face smiling with food on the table.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Prophet Bushiri announced slashing maize prices in a bid to respond Malawi’s looming hunger.
“Last year, I raised a sence of urgency on the need to deal with the hunger situation in the country. Furthermore, I offered a tangible solution to key stakeholders on the maize market to open up for a working arrangement that could have prevented the current dire maize situation.
“Unfortunately, nobody was paying attention to address as everybody was busy with courts yet our people are starving. But now, because nobody took me seriously, I have decided to take it up alone. I am, from tomorrow, going to sale maize at the cheapest price ever,” said Bushiri.
The man of God added, “I will be selling the 50kg bag at MK5,000. I understand the 50kg bag has gone to as worse as MK20 000 in some areas. Our first markets will be in Ntcheu, and then Salima, Chikwawa, Karonga, Chitipa and Phalombe. We will make sure that we reach every area where there is a huge need.
“The point is that I want to show the nation that my focus is to help, not to do politics.Join me as we work together towards the betterment of our country”.
