By Wadza Botomani
MCP delegates in Dowa on Sunday evening gave a ruptulous welcome to the leading candidate for the seat of First Vice President Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, commonly known as Nyamazikuzikulu.
Ng’oma who met the delegates at Hilltop in Mponela, was welcomed with ululation, with the delegates excited to see the flamboyant politician.
It was obvious that the gathering had one thing in mind, and that was to cement Zikhale as the Vice President of the party.
In his address to the delegates, Zikhale reiterated the fact that MCP needs strong and caring leaders who have the affairs of the people at heart.
Zikhale said President Chakwera needs the right talent in the party to help drive the agenda of developing the country.
For the party to be strong, the Vice President hopeful said the members need to be empowered so that they can be independent, establish businesses and be in a position to feed their families.
Nyamazikuzikulu urged the delegates to strive to be innovative, think outside of the box and be creative in order to utilise the many opportunities that the government will be creating.
He also urged the delegates to have an entrepreneurial mind. He acknowledged that training will be needed and he believes with him as the Party Vice President , he will be at the forefront of driving the agenda, which he has branded as ICE (Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship)