MP Kathumba proposes life presidency for Chakwera

Mapuyu South lawmaker Esther Ceilia Kathumba has asked Malawians to consider giving President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera life presidency, saying the country stands to benefit immensely from is transformative leadership.

Kathumba made the remarks at Mzonde Ground in the area of Senior Chief Kalolo in Lilongwe at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chileka-Likuni Road under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact II.

President Chakwera was apparently launching the US$350 million Transport and Land Compact. The project intends to develop transport corridors in agricultural productive areas in the centrals, south and northen regions.

In her remarks, Kathumba told the gathering that she will move a motion to change the laws to allow Chakwera rule for life.

“The power to change the laws is with us, parliamentarians. So, I am going to use these power given to us to move a motion to change the law to allow President Chakwera to rule this country for life,” she said, further commending the President for implementing various development projects in her constituency.

Kathumba said the construction of the new road in her area will significantly help in addressing challenges her people have been facing.

She described Chakwera’s foreign travels as beneficial; citing the compact.

Kathumba further commended Chakwera for helping in ensuring that tobacco growers are earning better following the higher prices on the tobacco market.

She believes this will encourage more tobacco growers to restart growing the crop as those who have sold the crop have made huge profits.