By Comrade jumbe
As the proverb goes, “A drowning man will clutch at a straw.” The Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) denial of the recent Afrobarometer survey speaks volumes about its desperation and dwindling public support.
While the survey reflects the opinions of a representative sample, the truth is far more evident in the hearts and minds of ordinary Malawians.
We, the people in the villages, are the true Afrobarometers, and we have already cast our votes of thought to remove the MCP from power long before the ballots of 2025.
Broken Promises: The Fall of a Vision
The proverb “What is promised is debt” resonates deeply when we reflect on the MCP’s campaign promises.
During his campaign, President Lazarus Chakwera vowed that every kilometer would boast a clinic, bringing healthcare closer to Malawians.
Yet, years later, the promised clinics remain as elusive as rain in a drought.
Instead of fulfilling their “High 5” promises, the MCP has delivered “High 5” problems:
- No Forex: The country is grappling with an unprecedented forex crisis, leaving businesses paralyzed and importation halted.
- No Fuel: Long queues at petrol stations have become a painful reality, reminding us of the proverb, “A hungry belly has no ears.” Empty promises cannot fill our tanks or power our economy.
- No Fertilizer: Farmers, the backbone of Malawi’s economy, are suffering due to the lack of affordable fertilizer. Without proper inputs, how can we expect to grow the nation?
- Rampant Corruption: From the corridors of power to grassroots institutions, corruption continues to thrive, betraying the trust of Malawians.
5 The failure for mcp government to adequately explain what caused the plane crush which costed lives of Dr saulos chilima and 8 others is the wound which shall never heal for million of us malawians.
Why Keep MCP in Power?
Fellow Malawians, what good reasons remain to keep the MCP in power?
The proverb “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me” should guide us as we reflect on the party’s repeated failures.
This government has shown that it is more interested in enriching itself than in uplifting the lives of ordinary citizens.
While the MCP may deny Afrobarometer’s findings, the reality on the ground is undeniable.
Malawians are tired of waiting for promises that will never materialize.
As the proverb says, “You can’t wake a person who is pretending to sleep.”
The MCP pretends to be unaware of the people’s suffering, but Malawians are wide awake and ready for change.
A Call to Aspiring Leaders
Instead of blaming the Afrobarometer survey, all aspiring leaders must take it as a wake-up call. “The early bird catches the worm.” It is time to start working tirelessly to win the trust of Malawians.
Let us not only criticize afrobarometer but also pull up our socks and prepare the ground for the change we desire.
The proverb “You reap what you sow” reminds us that the 2025 elections will be a reflection of our efforts today.
If we want to see a new Malawi—a Malawi with fuel, forex, fertilizer, and fewer corruption scandals—we must act decisively now.
The MCP’s denial of Afrobarometer is, indeed, the last kicks of a dying horse. As Malawians, we must not be swayed by the denial or excuses of those in power.
The writing is on the wall, and the people are ready for a new chapter.
Together we can
My pen is mightier than a Sword.
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