By Burnett Munthali
According to a video clip recorded in Kauma, Area 12 in Lilongwe, local resident Irene Hiwa has spoken out about the crucial role the Akumalambo Bridge plays in the community.
She explains that this particular bridge is especially vital for school children who depend on it daily to travel to and from school.
Hiwa emphasizes the bridge’s significance during the rainy season when flooding becomes a dangerous obstacle in the area.
She recalls that in the past, lives have tragically been lost at this crossing point when people attempted to cross during floods.
In her remarks, Hiwa expresses heartfelt gratitude for the recent development efforts undertaken to improve the bridge.
She singles out aspirant Member of Parliament Peter Mukhitho of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for initiating the project.
Hiwa commends Mukhitho’s work and encourages him to continue with such community-focused development.
With conviction, she assures the DPP aspirant that he can count on the support of the electorate during the upcoming elections.
She confidently states that people from the area are ready to vote him into office in recognition of his tangible contributions.
In a sharp contrast, Hiwa criticizes the current Member of Parliament, Alfred Jiya, who was elected on a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ticket.
She laments that since being voted into office, Honorable Jiya has become invisible and detached from the very people who put him in power.
Hiwa further points out that the sitting MP has never even made the courtesy to thank the community for entrusting him with their votes.
Her statements reflect growing dissatisfaction among constituents who feel neglected and are now turning their attention toward leaders who deliver.
The community’s appreciation for Mukhitho’s actions and their frustration with Jiya’s absence underline a broader sentiment of disillusionment with unresponsive leadership.
As the next elections approach, Irene Hiwa’s words may serve as a warning to officeholders: development and visibility matter more than promises.
