By Burnett Munthali
Dalitso Kabambe, a prominent opposition figure and economic expert, has launched a scathing attack on President Lazarus Chakwera, declaring that the current leadership has failed the nation and does not deserve a second chance.
Speaking at a recent political engagement, Kabambe lamented that Chakwera’s administration has brought nothing but hardship to Malawians, accusing the president of failing to fulfill the promises he made during the 2020 campaign.
“President Chakwera has failed this country,” Kabambe stated bluntly. “Every pledge he made has fallen flat. There is no single sector where Malawians can point to significant progress under his leadership.”
He further called for President Chakwera to step down, setting a symbolic deadline for his departure from power. “Chakwera should leave office come September 16,” Kabambe declared, referencing the date of the forthcoming general elections.
Kabambe, who is also vying for the presidency under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), argued that the persistent foreign exchange crisis facing the country is a result of poor economic management by the current regime.
According to Kabambe, the forex shortage is not an insurmountable problem. Instead, he described it as a challenge that can be resolved swiftly by adopting sound and disciplined economic policies.
He emphasized the need to revise the current economic framework, suggesting that the government must immediately shift its focus from consumption to production in order to stabilize the economy.
“This is not rocket science,” Kabambe said. “With the right policies and commitment, we can restore the economy and stabilize the kwacha. What is lacking is leadership that understands the economy and is willing to act decisively.”
Kabambe’s remarks come at a time when public discontent is growing over rising inflation, the weakening local currency, and the overall cost of living in Malawi.
He urged Malawians to reflect on the past four years and use the upcoming election as an opportunity to chart a new course for the country.
As the campaign season intensifies ahead of the September polls, Kabambe is positioning himself as the candidate with the technical know-how and experience to turn the country around, particularly in the economic sector.
His bold statements are likely to ignite further debate on the performance of the Tonse Alliance government and whether it still retains the trust of the people who ushered it into power in 2020.
