Bingu's Splendid Nationwide Victory

Tivotera o Bingu omwewo!! (We will vote for the same Bingu). That was a resounding statement coming from my fellow constituents deep in the heart of Lilongwe District, juts 3 days before the elections. At that point, as someone interested in politics and the development of our nation, I found it impossible to stop there but had to inquire more. In my inquiry, I wanted to know why these kinsmen and friends of mine thought it was appropriate to vote for the DPP and Bingu into office again. The outcome of my inquiry was amazing as the answers were straightforward. Below were some of the reasons my kinsmen and childhood friends and others put forward for voting o Bingu en masse.

Firstly, before Bingu came to power, our village was so vulnerable to hunger and starvation, however Bingu’s arrival on the political scene seems to have repelled those and we are now fine as far as food sufficiency is concerned.

Secondly, Bingu’s government is pro-poor in that they have realised what the poor need. As the poor, we need enhanced access to affordable inputs and Bingu’s subsidy program has met this goal to a greater extent.

Thirdly, the DPP-led government’s agricultural policies have improved our earnings. As a matter of fact, while it was almost unthinkable to think of seeing millionaires in our lifetime, it is not unusual to see some at present. Furthermore, we feel encouraged to grow crops because we know we will recoup our investments.

Fourthly, commodity prices in the country are stable and our money buys more than before.

Fifthly, there are many other reasons, but we have also noted that Bingu is a president who seriously wants to develop our nation. Za nkhambakamwa alibe.

At the end of my inquiry, I came with a simple but powerful prediction. O Bingu owina massively, because it seemed his message had gone to the people and he seemed to be the man in touch with the rural masses who matter big time in such elections. All this is indeed not different from what research has pointed to.

What is impressive is that it seems he has support across the board and he is the president sponsored by the whole country and hence, he is a president for all families, villages, and indeed the whole nation.

We wish you Bingu all the best and God’s blessings as you continue to propel Malawi’s economy into success.

Ifeyo Omenewo. O'Matchaya
England

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