Chakwera and MEC chairperson
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Dr. Lazarus Chakwera presented his candidature statement to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chair, Justice Dr. Jane Ansah on Monday.
In the speech, made available to Maravi Post, Dr. Chakwera, whose running mate is former Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Chimutu Nkhoma, delivered (in poetical parallelism), his “I have came here ….” speech.
In the statement, he highlighted his Chakwera High 5 Agenda.
Below is the MCP Presidential candidate’s statement:
MCP PRESIDENT CHAKWERA’S NOMINATION PRESENTATION SPEECH
Fellow Malawians,
I have come here at the request of Karonga and Chitipa, where our schools lack books.
I have come here compelled by Mzimba and Rumphi, where our hospitals lack medicine.
I have come here sent by Likoma Islanders, where our marine trade lacks investments.
I have come here in partnership with Nkhatabay and Mangochi, where our tourism needs investment.
I have come here on orders from Neno and Mwanza, where our infrastructure has been neglected.
I have come here at the behest of Thyolo and Mulanje, where our farms need crop protection.
I have come here at the call of Zomba and Phalombe, where our women need an income.
I have come here in response to Chikwawa and Nsanje, where our development is crumbling.
I have come here at the invitation of Mangochi and Machinga, where our healthcare is insufficient.
I have come here with instructions from Blantyre and Chiradzulu, where our youth cry for jobs.
I have come here with blessings from Balaka and Ntcheu, where our chiefs demand governance.
I have come here with approval from Ntchisi and Salima, where our women want opportunities.
I have come here with help from Dowa and Mchinji, where our farmers demand markets.
I have come here energized by Nkhotakota and Kasungu, where our markets need rebuilding.
I have come here buoyed by Dedza, where our banking services are in short supply.
I have come here from Lilongwe, where our President and his Vice are packing because change has come.
MEC officials and MCP presidential candidates
I have come here to Build A New Malawi using the Chakwera High 5 agenda which will guarantee:
~ Servant Leadership
~ Uniting Malawi
~ Prospering Together
~ Ending Corruption
~ Rule of Law
Fellow Malawians,
You have tried the rest. It’s now your time to have the best.
My name is Lazarus Chakwera, and if you want change, I have come to be your President.
