BLANTYRE – Malawi’s President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has declared that the “honeymoon of plundering government resources is over,” warning that his administration under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will restore integrity and efficiency in public service.
Delivering his inaugural address at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Saturday, Prof. Mutharika said holding public office should never be viewed as a platform for personal enrichment or favoritism. “Malawi belongs to all of us, regardless of political, cultural, or religious background. So, if anyone acts to the contrary, I will go after him or her. Never say I never warned you,” he said.
The President acknowledged that the country is grappling with multiple challenges, including shortages of foreign exchange and food, and called on Malawians to embrace patience, discipline, and hard work in rebuilding the nation. He pledged that the DPP-led government would embark on a transformative agenda aimed at national recovery and progress.
Prof. Mutharika extended an invitation to international investors, assuring them that Malawi offers a conducive environment for business and investment to uplift the living standards of citizens.
Vice President Justice Dr Jane Ansah described Prof. Mutharika as a visionary and committed leader, dedicated to unity, peace, and prosperity. She thanked God for giving Malawi another opportunity to benefit from his leadership.
The inauguration ceremony drew several dignitaries, including former Malawian Presidents Dr Joyce Banda and Dr Bakili Muluzi, President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique, President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, and ministers from Angola, Namibia, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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