In a Facebook post, Kabambe emphasized that ruling parties can lose elections and have lost before, and Chakwera needs to be prepared to accept the people’s verdict.
The UTM leader’s remarks come on the heels of a damning Afrobarometer report, which showed that 89% of Malawians believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.
The former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM ) Governor attributes this sentiment to the current economic crisis, rising political violence, corruption, and executive arrogance.
“Malawians are likely to reject another five years of Chakwera’s ‘see nothing, do nothing’ leadership.
“It is time for Chakwera to prepare for a peaceful exit and let Malawi move on to change in peace,” says Kabambe.
Recently, Kabambe who became the UTM president in November last year, outlined a comprehensive plan to revolutionize the country’s agricultural sector.
He dubbed the ‘3rd Revolution in Agriculture,’ the initiative aims to transform the sector from subsistence farming to a high-tech, high-value industry.
Kabambe said the plan proposes a MK500 billion annual investment in agriculture and value-addition, driving economic growth and improving GDP.
The economist said the vision of the plan focuses on ‘Smart Farming for Greater Yields’ through modernized farming techniques, advanced seed varieties, precision land use, and digital technologies.
Said Kabambe; ”The plan is centered on value-addition, aiming to establish agro-processing zones across the country, produce finished goods including tomato paste, cooking oil, and juice domestically, and build industries from by-products.
“This will create thousands of new jobs in transport, packaging, marketing, and agro-industries, and empower women and youth through agribusiness financing and training. The goal is to make agriculture the backbone of Malawi’s economic freedom, driving industrial growth and wealth creation.”
Author: PackagingNews Africa
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