By Chisomo Phiri
Thoko Banda, son of the late veteran politician Aleke Banda has officially announced his bid for the presidency in 2025 as an independent candidate.
Banda made the announcement on Thursday at a press briefing in Lilongwe.
He said once elected into power, he will make sure that the wealth of the nation directly benefits its citizens, emphasizing that the resources of Malawi should primarily serve Malawians.
He further said his vision is that the ownership of Malawian land should remain in the hands of Malawian citizens.
Banda, said he firmly believes that elected officials should be barred from engaging in business activities while in office for the country’s economic growth.
Additionally, he said he proposes limiting the salaries of elected officials to no more than ten times the country’s minimum wage, with the aim of promoting equitable compensation within the government.
Banda concluded that Malawi should wipe out this crop of politicians if the country is to make progress.
