By Chisomo Majamanda
To understand this article deeply and meaningfully imagine the following anecdotes:
To begin with, a young charismatic diligent patriotic political incarnate gives up a bulk of money at the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation. He uses his resignation risks and buys oxygen cylinders for a vivid oxygenation of the political meaning of his country. He freely supports Tonse Alliance to the utmost and venereal excitement of the entire nation. Three years in government Malawians are still reciting a dead couplet:
“…desperation//
“…inspiration//
As this is not enough, the very same young politician endorses Tonse Alliance. He steps at each and every angle of his beloved Motherland arming a change-hungry population to trust Tonse Alliance. Three years down the line – the afflicted masses even fail to spell the word “inspiration”. The government in shambolic miseries cripple to pipeline the needful. This is the government he pivoted to usher at the Capital Hill. He later goes missing as a coin in a sea. An American poet Edgar Allan Poe’s “Bells” ring. Tired Malawians wake up and sing:
“…Hey, Mtambo do not be quiet as a cemetery//
‘…Hey, come out of your old cocoon heroically//
“In this life there are some great souls whose presence refresh broken bones and fresh with hope. Similarly, there are other mediocre minds whose presence brings ruin and plunge the society into irreparable destruction. One of the most important, noble and true sons of Mother Malawi is comrade Timothy Pagonachi Simbega Mtambo” observes conversant and patriotic Malawians.
This article brings to light a collection of voices of many Malawians who responded to the question: How do you miss the leadership voice of Mtambo?
Firstly, Andrew Lambulira of Kasakula in Ntchisi gives the first impression of Mtambo. He says, “We miss Mtambo because of his demonstrated anointed charisma, sacrifice and patriotism. Mtambo possesses such a rare wit of an ability to present himself as a lamb on the burning altar for the price of meaningful change. He is a man who is always ready to die for the better of the nation. Similarly, he puts Malawi on top of everything. He reminds me of Reverend John Nkolongo Chilembwe in his 1915 Uprising”.
Secondly, ability to take risks. A team of young Malawians trending as “Tovwirane Youth Group” in Mzimba comment, “Mtambo has an instinct of leading from the front. In all his endeavours he clings to his indisputable power of unlimited focus. He is a man of his words. Literally, this is excellently justified in his extraordinary strategy and consistency. These are the knacks that most human rights fighters and political leaders are deficient of. From the long past and the recent Malawians have witnessed the fall of many self-proclaimed rights defenders and parasitic politicians with money, lucrative opportunities, direct political connections but the power to influence the future of the nation remains a heavenly calling”.
Thirdly, a revolutionary trait. Another surprise comes from a remark of John Navicha, a true native of Goliati in Thyolo, who says, “For any nation to steer forward the hinge is philosophical and metamorphic thinking. This is a genetic variation Mtambo seems to have mastered in his mother’s womb. He is a keen student of the torridness of ancient philosophers and theorists whose brains curtailed the dreams of a just society built on excellently-brewed knowledge and understanding. He longs for a better Malawi and African continent as a whole. He envisions a living space in which everyone will be able to enjoy the material prosperity amid deep oceans of abundance not only a handful of self-centered politicians. He is a living testimony of a great but a gradual change that shall speak volumes on the peak of the political mountains at the anointed and heavenly-set hour of the life clock in Malawi and beyond”.
Fourthly, fearlessness and selflessness. “Malawians triumph to have witnessed the mightiness of Mtambo in his ironism and endurance. He goes through a rigorous series of geometric attacks but his vigour and passion never see the exit door labelled “Give Up”. He fights for a quality nation democratically. He demonstrates an understanding that Malawi is one and politics must not, even to the negative degree, be a divisor in the polynomial of the visions, dreams and interests of Malawi. The naked fact is that Mtambo originates from the north but his mixture and cohesion with every well-reasoning Malawian, be a leader or not cannot just go down the lane of hatred without being acknowledged” evaluates Yona Chimbaka, a Salima town kaunjika vendor.
Too, self-awareness. Mtambo understands himself. He recognises his own self and devotedly sharpens the spear of democracy effortlessly and selfishly in his homeland. He ensures active participation of all citizens.
Not only that but also gratitude. Mtambo’s voice is always marked with an element of gratitude. He is very thankful to all citizens who take part in demonstrations and gallant fights for good governance. It is self-evident that this leads Malawians to higher self-esteem. According to recent psychological findings, his gratitude assists to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Mtambo proves to be a symbol of humility and honour.
In addition to that, most Malawians say they miss Mtambo’s learning agility. “Mtambo’s puzzle still remains in his ability to know what to do when he didn’t know what to do. It is of no wonder that his unbeatable excellence at unfamiliar circumstances still make Malawians to crave for more of his time” observe some youths at Chibavi township in the city of Mzuzu.
Furthermore, Malawians are sharing their miss of Mtambo’s influence. They say Mtambo has the rarest wit of convincing Malawians through influencing tactics of logical, emotional or cooperative appeals. Much of his effort are geared towards cultivation of an inspired youthful population.
And, Mtambo’s quality of delegation. Malawians say Mtambo practices delegation in highest order. They allude this does not only free him up but enables him to direct reports to grow and facilitate teamwork decisions.
Also, Malawians crave for more of Mtambo’s vitality on the ground of integrity. They say Mtambo is very excellent at charting strategic courses and makes some countless significant decisions whilst enforcing the importance of honesty and integrity to leaders at various levels.
The list is incomplete minus communication. People who truly love Malawi say Mtambo gives the nation an inspiration on the wheels of the fight for justice and accountability. They say he listens to the crying voices of Malawians and communicates with range of people across roles, geographies, social identities and more.
Also, Mtambo’s empathy will never go down in reasonable Malawians. Throughout his topflight human rights activism Mtambo expresses his complete emphatic behaviours towards directing Malawians on the right lane of democracy and futurism. One of his former dedicated colleague at Center for Human Rights and Rehabilitation, comments, “Mtambo demonstrated the magic of developing imperatives for not only improving workplace conditions but the Malawian socio-political setting as well”.
Last but one, courage is one of the reason why Malawian patriots are not getting tired of expressing their miss of Mtambo. A group of country lovers from Thyolo confided, “Amwene Chisomo, you know what, Mtambo speaks up at the cruel leaders. He voices his new ideas. He provides feedback. He is a flag of concern. He steps up in right direction”.
Last but not least, Malawians say Mtambo is a true definition of the virtue of respect. Mtambo eases tensions and conflicts. He creates trust in Malawians with a preached message of a possible change. He improves effectiveness. For example, Shamim Ibrahim, a mother of three of Kapoloma in Machinga says, “I miss Mtambo because of his listening skill. He has an ability to understand perspectives of others. He knows the needs of Malawians. He reflects the aspirations of the people”.
Mtambo molds through experience, continues study of Malawi’s political landscape in his dream of a democratically-adaptable nation. He has that heart-warming ambition of opening Malawi to enviable political growth and mutual self-improvement. He prioritises collaborations that build strong and effective leadership.
“Mtambo, is a social processor”, observes a 33-year-old Lilongwe City dweller, Davie Mpazira. He continues, “… a long standing pillar of role modelling and inspiration. He injects self-led learning of a society. He effectively communicates to the youth and ably actions the young Malawians to develop a true sense of national development with his classy self-motivation and group activities”.
In all his efforts Mtambo prepares the youth for the future through impartation of not only critical thinking and problem solving but also perseverance and sense of responsibility.
May Comrade Timothy Pagonachi Simbega Mtambo come out from where ever you are hiding. You inspired Malawians and now they demand implementation for their shared denotative belief is that: Inspiration alone is not enough, there is a need for implementation!!!
