By Burnett Munthali
In a heartfelt message to Malawians, UDF leader Atupele Muluzi has raised serious concerns about the growing cost of living, particularly the skyrocketing prices of food.
Muluzi began his statement with a blunt but powerful reality: “No money = no food.”
He noted that the high cost of basic food items is making everyday life unbearable for millions of families across Malawi.
According to him, many households are struggling just to put food on the table, with some parents unsure how they will feed their children the next day.
Muluzi’s message reflects a deepening crisis that is affecting both rural and urban communities, as inflation continues to eat into wages and savings.
He stressed that the country cannot afford to continue on its current path of economic hardship and inaction.
Malawi, he said, needs leadership that not only acknowledges the daily struggles of its citizens but is ready to confront them with urgency and honesty.
Muluzi urged Malawians to unite in demanding a new direction for the nation—one that prioritizes people’s needs over political survival.
“Now is the time to come together and deliver the change our nation needs,” he declared, ending his statement with the Malawian flag emoji and a hopeful call to action.
Using the hashtags #ChangeIsComing and #JoinTheMovement, Muluzi signaled the beginning of what many are interpreting as a campaign message rooted in empathy and reform.
The statement is already gaining traction online, resonating with citizens who feel left behind in the current economic climate.
With elections just over two months away, Muluzi’s remarks may mark a turning point in how political leaders engage with the bread-and-butter issues affecting the average Malawian.
Observers now await how other presidential candidates will respond to this bold and emotionally charged message from the UDF torchbearer.
