By: Hon. Allan Ngumuya
Fellow Malawians,
Malawi is at a crossroads.
Our nation is sinking economically, socially, and structurally.
The leadership of President Lazarus Chakwera has demonstrated incompetence, lack of vision, and failure to address the real issues affecting Malawians.
Instead of prioritizing policies that can transform our economy and uplift the lives of ordinary citizens, the President is busy distributing handouts in the name of youth engagement.
This approach is not only unsustainable but also an insult to the intelligence of Malawians.
Leadership without vision
A capable leader makes decisive and strategic choices for the benefit of the nation.
Unfortunately, Dr. Chakwera has shown an inability to control his cabinet, make urgent policy decisions, or implement critical reforms.
A glaring example is his failure to act on the Public Sector Reforms report, which he himself assigned to the late Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima.
The report contained practical recommendations, including wage adjustments for civil servants and measures to clear systemic corruption.
One of the recommendations was to set a minimum salary of K300,000 for civil servants back in 2021—a proposal that would have made a significant difference in people’s lives.
Yet, the report remains ignored in the President’s office.
What kind of leader commissions a study, receives well-thought-out recommendations, and then chooses to do nothing?
Worse still, how does a leader sideline an experienced Vice President instead of leveraging his expertise to serve Malawians?
This is a failure of leadership at the highest level.
Misplaced priorities and deception
Public frustration is evident everywhere—from minibus conversations to market discussions.
The cost of living has skyrocketed, and basic commodities such as maize are beyond the reach of many Malawians.
Instead of addressing these pressing concerns, the President’s priorities are skewed.
One clear example is the recent monetary pledges to 61 families.
While financial assistance to struggling citizens is commendable, this selective and ad hoc approach lacks a sustainable framework.
What criteria were used to determine which families benefited?
Why not implement long-term economic policies to improve livelihoods for all?
Equally disturbing is the President’s false claim that his administration has created 1.5 million jobs.
In reality, over 1.5 million Malawians have lost their jobs due to economic mismanagement.
The President has no credible employment data, yet he boldly misleads the nation on national television.
Such dishonesty is unacceptable.
The need for new, capable leadership
As Malawians, we must take our future seriously.
The youth, in particular, must not repeat past mistakes.
We must reject both the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) because they have both failed us in different ways.
Regarding the DPP, it is evident that should Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) return to power, he will not be in full control.
A small group of individuals will manipulate him, effectively running the government behind the scenes.
This is a dangerous scenario that Malawians cannot afford.
Dr. Dalitso Kabambe: A youthful and capable leader
Malawi needs a leader who is both youthful and useful—someone with a proven track record of economic success and public service.
That leader is Dr. Dalitso Kabambe.
Dr. Kabambe’s career spans over 23 years of government service, where he held both junior and senior positions.
During the administration of President Bingu wa Mutharika, Malawi’s economy flourished—and Dr. Kabambe was a key figure behind that success.
Under President Mutharika’s leadership from 2014 to 2020, the economy remained stable, and once again, Dr. Kabambe played a crucial role.
This is not about party politics.
This is about competence, experience, and the ability to deliver results.
Dr. Kabambe understands Malawi’s economic challenges and has the expertise to fix them.
Unlike the current administration, he does not rely on deception or handouts—he has practical solutions to drive real change.
Reject failed leadership—choose a better future
Malawi deserves better.
We cannot afford another five years of incompetence, lies, and economic decline.
Dr. Chakwera’s government has failed Malawians, and we must not give them another chance.
Similarly, returning to the old leadership of DPP without fresh ideas would be a grave mistake.
We must move forward with a leader who understands governance, economic development, and the urgent needs of Malawians.
I urge all Malawians, especially the youth, to reflect deeply on the future of our nation.
Let us rescue Malawi from economic collapse by voting for a leader who is truly capable, experienced, and ready to deliver.
That leader is Dr. Dalitso Kabambe.
The time for change is now!
Hon. Allan Ngumuya
