By Maston Kaiya
Malawi`s Vice President Michael Usi on Saturday attended the Memorial Mass of Late Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash together with eight others.
Usi, who was accompanied by cabinet ministers, among other government officials attended the Mass at Nsipe Catholic School Ground in Ntcheu 40 days after the plane crash which claimed the life of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima.
Speaking during the Mass, a representative of the bereaved family, Joshua Valera said the Chilima family members have no intention to run for any political position.
He said the family is still mourning Chilima and has since asked all people to respect Chilima’s soul but among others stop spreading false stories about the late Chilima.
“The bereaved family has no intention to run for any political position as we are currently mourning Chilima,” said Valera.
He saluted Saint Patrick’s Parish, Dedza Diocese and Saint Montfort Parish, among other parishes for the support and love they have shown over Chilima’s death and urged all Malawians to forge ahead in the development of the nation.
On his part, Inkosi Ya Makosi Gomani V urged all people to love one another and put God first as was exemplified by the late Chilima.
During the ceremony, Right Reverend Peter Adrian Chifukwa, Bishop of the Dedza Diocese described Chilima as a devoted Christian.
He said the Chilima family decided to organize the memorial mass so that the church continues to pray for Chilima’s soul to rest in peace.
He added that Chilima was a natural leader who shared his vision with people from all walks of life.
Other notable people who attended the mass were beside the Vice president were spouse of the late Chilima, Mary and Catholic Bishops from Malawi and Zambia, among others.
The late Dr. Saulos Chilima who was also an Impi to Inkosi ya Makhosi Gomani V died in a Malawi Defense Force aircraft that crashed on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chikangawa forest in Mzimba district.
He is survived by a wife and two children, Sean and Elizabeth.
He hailed from Mbirimtengerenji village, in the area of Inkosi Champiti in Ntcheu district.
