LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Vice President Jane Ansah said it was a great honour from God to be in Zomba, bringing a message of hope and inspiration to the congregation.
The Vice President’s visit to Christ Citadel International Church was a testament to her commitment to engaging with citizens across the country and sharing her thoughts on faith and leadership.
“You may wonder why I’m here,” she said, explaining that President Arthur Peter Mutharika had emphasized the importance of praying for the nation and for rain.
The Vice President’s message was clear: prayer and fasting are essential for the well-being of the country and its people.
Someone had asked her why Christians should join politics, and she responded by highlighting the importance of being involved in the affairs of the nation.
“Sometimes we underrate each other,” she said, pointing out that President Arthur Peter Mutharika is a man of prayer who reads the Bible every day.
The Vice President encouraged the congregation to rally behind the President in prayer, emphasizing the power of collective prayer in achieving great things.
She thanked God for the peaceful 2025 elections and encouraged the people to learn to share with one another.
As a demonstration of this, the Vice President distributed maize flour and shoes to the poor through the Dr Jane Ansah Foundation, saying that she had come with something to share.
The gesture and her foundation’s efforts were met with applause and gratitude from the congregation.
The Vice President also shared a message of hope and inspiration, drawing on the example of US President George Washington, who had relied on prayer and faith to lead his country.
She highlighted the importance of good morals and values, saying that the constitution had forgotten to include these essential principles.
She also emphasized the importance of supporting the poor and vulnerable, citing the Bible’s teachings on caring for the marginalized.
The Vice President announced that the Dr Jane Ansah Foundation would continue to support such initiatives, targeting the poor, the aged, and vulnerable members of society.
The Vice President also took the opportunity to address the media, saying that journalists have a responsibility to report accurately and truthfully.
She warned against publishing fake news and hacking into people’s phones, saying that these actions were unacceptable.
She also criticized civil society organizations for talking too much about human rights without emphasizing the importance of responsibility and accountability.
“Some people think it is a right to receive handouts,” she said, emphasizing the need for people to take responsibility for their own lives.
The Vice President concluded her sermon by emphasizing the importance of integrity and honesty, saying that she would not compromise her values for anything.
She encouraged the congregation to do the same, saying that this was the key to building a better Malawi.
Pastor Chris summarized the sermon by emphasizing that some people were not praying but just watching.
He emphasized that the Vice President Jane Ansah is not corrupt and that because of the decision she has taken, some people are suffering because of the dependency syndrome they, the people, have a dependency syndrome.
“Imagine if she was to give K2 million to each and everyone in the church, where would she get such kind of money?” he asked, emphasizing that it was not possible and would lead to corruption.
He praised the Vice President for her integrity and commitment to serving the people of Malawi.