By Staff Reporter
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has stressed the need for unity among Malawians to help the country fulfill it’s transformative development agenda.
The President made the remarks on Saturday, when he addressed people who welcomed him at Area 18 in LIlongwe, on his return from the United States of America, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
President Chakwera highlighted the importance of embracing coexistence among citizens, stating that Malawi is for everyone regardless of people’s society affiliation.
The President also urged Malawians to fairly exercise their freedom and respect the values of democracy.
The Malawi leader underscored the importance of respecting the country’s constitution which allows people to elect a leader who represents the values of the every citizen.
“The laws of the country allows people to choose people they want to govern them. Democracy allows people to have freedom of choice,” said President Chakwera.
Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture Richard Chimwendo who is also Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) Secretary General, said President Chakwera’s led administration is committed to continue embracing democracy by allowing other political parties to exercise their political freedom without intimidation.
Chimwendo Banda also urged people in the country to refrain from violence stating that violence retards development.
