SPENDING THE ACQUIRED POLITICAL CAPITAL

Once again congratulations our President (Bingu wa Mutharika aka Chitsulo Cha Njanji) for the smart and decisive wins over the combined force of the opposition. The people of Malawi have spoken and, so loudly. They want a man with a vision and a government that is prudent, benevolent and pro-poor. I wish you all the best and God’s blessings as you now start spending the garnered political capital for the good of Malawi. You can now be confident that you are the man of the people, by the people and for the people. You have my thumbs up throughout your term and I am confident that given the support that you will surely enjoy, your demonstrated determination, strong will and God’s blessings, we should be at a different level in five years.

I should also congratulate all the MPs who have made it for the job well done, and again all the others who have not made it on this occasion, for accepting the results.

Of course I should also congratulate the Malawi Electoral Commission and other stakeholders for everything they did to ensure a peaceful election. Gospel Kazako and colleagues at ZBS and Nyasatimes have also done a commendable job of informing the general public in Malawi as well as overseas-they deserve our gratitude. Kutukuka ndi komweku, tayamba.

Greenwell

Comments

  1. Unknown21 May 2009 at 11:37

    congratulations for joining the blogging revolution, dr. matchaya (soon-to-be). we'll look forward to your unique insights as a distinguished, young economist.

    steve s.

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  2. Name: Mfumu Saka23 May 2009 at 05:33

    You can be proud that you are one of my sources of inspiration!! Thanks

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  3. Politicalanimal25 May 2009 at 09:10

    I applaud the presidents strategy to victory. However, I think every one must note that now the President will have to become even stronger than ever to curb nepotism and corruption. The larger the ruling party the greater the infighting in the quest for both political and financial achievement. I wish the President well and I hope for the best

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  4. Name: Mfumu Saka18 June 2009 at 09:36

    True, but lets wait and see.

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