02/09/2025
Independent presidential hopeful, Thoko Banda, has described the 16 September elections as a great opportunity for Malawians to choose whether to remain one of the poorest nations or to start growing economically.
Banda said both the current and past leadership have failed to eradicate poverty, instead enriching themselves without considering the welfare of poor Malawians.
Among other things, he said that once voted into power, he will ensure that 50 plus one percent of business opportunities will be reserved for Malawians.
Banda has therefore accused past administrations of failing to end hunger in the country.
“I don't understand why the government allows Malawians to be stricken by hunger when we have everything it takes to produce more maize. The problem of hunger in our country is man-made and people’s suffering is used for political gain.They cause hunger so that, when they give people food during campaign periods people must cheer them up. This will end once I am voted into power," he said.
Thoko Banda who is the son of the iconic politician, the late Aleke Banda, has therefore urged people to vote for an independent president, independent members of parliament, and ward councillors if Malawi is to develop.
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