By Burnett Munthali
In a candid post on his Facebook page, Allan Ngumuya expressed his admiration for Dr. Dalitso Kabambe and Dr. Mtumbuka, both contenders vying to be the United Transformation Movement’s (UTM) candidate for the 2025 General Elections. According to Ngumuya, both Kabambe and Mtumbuka are highly intelligent and professional individuals, embodying the vision that UTM offers for the future of Malawi. Ngumuya suggested that Kabambe, Mtumbuka, and Kambala should engage in meaningful discussions to avoid splitting votes, a move he believes would best serve UTM and the country.
Ngumuya praised Kabambe’s leadership style, experience, and understanding of Malawi’s economy, describing him as someone who could transform Malawi from the highest levels of government down to the grassroots. He emphasized Kabambe’s ability to clearly articulate the challenges facing the country, particularly the economic mismanagement under the current administration. Kabambe’s comments on Malawi’s currency exchange rate and his critique of the banking sector resonated strongly with Ngumuya. Kabambe highlighted the disparity between the parallel market’s exchange rate of K2,600 per dollar and the bank’s official rate of K1,700, pointing out that people naturally prefer the parallel market, which leads to further economic instability.
Ngumuya lauded Kabambe’s ability to communicate complex issues in a way that every Malawian could understand, regardless of their educational background. He appreciated Kabambe’s emphasis on practical solutions rather than mere suggestions, likening Malawi’s current situation to a broken-down car that mechanics don’t know how to fix. For Ngumuya, Kabambe’s clear vision and practical approach make him a standout leader who could bring tangible change to Malawi.
Ngumuya further argued that if Kabambe, Mtumbuka, and Kambala were to work together, Malawi could witness a united front capable of tackling the nation’s pressing challenges. He emphasized the representation of all regions within UTM’s leadership: Kabambe from the South, Mtumbuka from the North, and Kambala from the Central Region. In Ngumuya’s view, this regional diversity within UTM could help combat tribalism, nepotism, and corruption in Malawi, paving the way for a more united and prosperous future.
Concluding his post, Ngumuya declared that UTM has the best candidates for steering Malawi towards its rightful place on the global stage. He expressed confidence that, with its strong leadership, UTM will fight for the interests of all Malawians, promoting unity and transformation.
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