By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and harmony among the people of Malawi.
The president was speaking on Tuesday upon his arrival in Mangochi, where he is scheduled to carry out several official duties in the eastern region.
Addressing thousands of people gathered at Mangochi Boma to welcome him, Chakwera expressed excitement to interact with the community and inspect development projects.
“I am thrilled to see so many of you here, and I am eager to engage with you on various development projects,” he said.
“We are a people who love and respect one another. Let us continue to show appreciation for each other and unite in our diversity,” the president added.
Chakwera also expressed gratitude to religious leaders for their role in bringing harmony among the people.
Earlier, Deputy Secretary-General for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Gerald Kazembe, praised Chakwera for the various development projects underway across the country.
“Here in Mangochi, we have seen the completion of several projects, including the Mangochi-Cape Maclear Road and the Nkhudzi-Bay water supply project,” Kazembe said.
He also mentioned the upcoming rehabilitation of the Balaka-Zomba Road, saying it has been long overdue.
On his part, Senior Chief Chowe welcomed Chakwera to Mangochi, saying it demonstrates the President’s love and care for the people of the district and the entire eastern region in general.
