By Kondanani Chilimunthaka
As President Lazarus Chakwera is leading Malawians in mourning the former country’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima and the other eight who died in a place crash, messages of condolence continue to pour onto President Chakwera and the entire nation.
On Tuesday, 25th June 2024, Catholic leaders called on President Lazarus Chakwera to convey their condolences following the plane crash that claimed nine lives including of the Vice President, Saulos Chilima.
Speaking to media after conveying the condolences to the President, ECM President, Archbishop Desmond Tambala said they met the President to convey their condolences and assure him that their prayers are with all Malawians during this mourning period.
“Our coming was to convey our condolences to the Head of State, but also to assure him of our prayers that as a Catholic church during this time, we are praying for him and also for the nation. We are also praying for the families of those who lost their lives in the plane crash” Said Archbishop Tambala.
On his part, Presidential Advisor on Religious Affairs, Reverend Brian Kamwendo said President Chakwera took took time during the interaction with the ECM delegation to console the Catholic leaders for the death of Chilima, who until his death was a devout member of the church.
