By Comrade jumbe
When a nation is at a crossroads, words from its leader should inspire hope, provide clarity, and offer solutions.
Unfortunately, the recent address by the president left many, including myself, searching for substance amid a sea of empty promises.
Politics aside, these are matters of life and death.
As much as we admit that Hunger and political violence are tearing at the fabric of our society, but solutions presented by the president lacked depth, vision, and urgency and lacked the spirit of sincerity.
It is said, “A tree is judged by its fruits, not its flowers.” The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government’s promises have bloomed like colorful flowers, but the fruits—corruption, mismanagement, political intolerance and neglect is not only tearing us apart but crippling us as the nation.
The president’s failure to adequately address the root causes of hunger and violence reflects either deliberate indifference or a lack of visionary leadership.
Hunger does not strike without warning; it whispers long before it roars.
Our backbone here in Malawi is well-known that is agriculture,with small-scale farmers forming its vertebrae.
However, a backbone is only as strong as the support it receives.
“You cannot harvest where you have not sown,” and yet, the government’s lack of preparation has left farmers unable to feed their families, let alone the nation.
The Affordable Input Programme (AIP) was touted as a solution but turned into a scandal—a siphon through which billions of taxpayer money vanished.
Fertilizer, the lifeblood of our fields, was not made available in time or at all for many farmers.
Buying fertilizer from butchers and other questionable sources was not just negligence; it was a mockery of the plight of the people.
Blaming natural disasters for the hunger crisis is akin to hiding behind a fig leaf. “A fool looks for excuses, a wise man seeks solutions.” Natural disasters may have contributed marginally, but the real disaster lies in the mismanagement, corruption, and lack of planning by the government.
The solution to this crisis is clear: the president and his government must step down to pave the way for competent leadership.
Talking about violance ,Violence breeds where leadership sows division.
While the president condemned political violence in his address, we must remember that actions speak louder than words.
It is no secret that the same government has been complicit in fomenting unrest.
The distribution of pangas zikwanje to Mcp loyalists to intimidate demonstrators is not a sign of leadership but tyranny.
As the proverb goes, “You cannot hide the sun with your hand.” We live in a digital age where secrets are laid bare.
The citizens of Malawi are watching, and they will not be silenced by threats or violence.
The solution to political violence is not in hollow condemnations but in genuine accountability.
The president should lead by example and resign to restore trust and unity in the nation if my brain serves me well there is an honourable minister responsible who resigned in the United Kingdom for 10 minutes black out I have mentioned this as an example which we can borrow a leaf as the nation.
Malawi is a land of potential, but potential means nothing without action.
Our current trajectory is unsustainable, and the leadership at the helm has proven incapable of steering us toward a brighter future.
“When the fish starts to rot, it begins with the head.” The root cause of our troubles—corruption, hunger, and violence—lies in the lack of ethical, visionary governance.
We need the following as the nation:
- Leadership Change: The resignation of the president and his government is the first step to restoring credibility and opening the door to fresh, competent leadership.
- Accountability: All those Mcp gurus implicated in corruption and looting scandals must face justice.
- Agricultural Reform: A robust plan must be implemented to support small-scale farmers, including timely provision of inputs, education on sustainable farming practices, and investments in irrigation infrastructure.
- National Unity: Political divisions and ethnic tensions must be addressed through dialogue and inclusive policies we need democracy to prevail. Leaders must remember, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Malawi deserves better. The people’s patience is not endless, and their suffering should not be trivialized by empty words. “He who does not listen to advice will feel the pain of regret.
” The government must heed the cries of its citizens before it is too late. Change is no longer a demand; it is an inevitability the president must honourably resign for a way forward.
My pen is mighttier than a Sword.
