By Vincent Gunde
Renowned social commentator Samuel Lwara has publicly expressed regret for campaigning to bring President Lazarus Chakwera into office, accusing him of arrogance and leadership failures that have left Malawi in “total destruction.”
There’s no way MCP will remain in government through force, intimidations and violence
In an audio message, Lwara lambasted Chakwera, describing him as a leader who ignores constructive criticism and maintains corrupt ministers in his government. “President Chakwera deserves to be booed, insulted, and castigated,” said Lwara, citing the high unemployment rate among university graduates as one of the administration’s greatest failings. He argued that Chakwera has wasted four years in power and should be replaced by a leader with the wisdom to address citizens’ welfare.
Lwara criticized Chakwera for his reluctance to reshuffle the cabinet, accusing him of prioritizing loyalty over competence. He highlighted the president’s alleged arrogance, which he believes has plunged Malawi into worsening unemployment and ignorance. “Malawians are suffering because of the arrogance of one man,” Lwara claimed, warning voters against re-electing Chakwera in 2025, stating it would be a “grave mistake” that could ignite further crisis.
The social commentator also questioned the Malawi Defense Force’s protocol of providing a Guard of Honor for President Chakwera at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), implying the military’s respect was misplaced. Comparing Chakwera to former President Kamuzu Banda, Lwara said Banda was attuned to the needs of Malawians, unlike Chakwera and his Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
Lwara urged Malawians to register in large numbers to vote in 2025, emphasizing the importance of replacing Chakwera and the MCP with leaders who will prioritize citizens’ needs. “Is President Chakwera a Malawian? Why is he punishing Malawians?” Lwara asked rhetorically, appealing for patriotism and unity in the effort to change the country’s direction.
In the same vein, another commentator, Isaiah Emmanuel Sunganimoyo, cautioned against prematurely praising potential leaders. Reflecting on the 2020 elections, he noted that many citizens had high hopes for Chakwera because of his background as an ordained priest, but the outcome has been deeply disappointing.
Sunganimoyo also expressed skepticism about current political promises, including those from Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, who has pledged transformative policies such as allocating K500 billion to each district. He dismissed such promises as unrealistic, labeling them as another “blue lie” designed to deceive the public.
Lwara and Sunganimoyo’s statements echo the growing frustration among Malawians over unmet expectations under President Chakwera’s leadership. With the 2025 elections approaching, their call for greater scrutiny of candidates and their promises serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and visionary leadership in Malawi.
