By Vincent Gunde
Malawians are on 5th April, 2026 in solemn remembrance of the late President Professor Bingu wa Mutharika who closed his eyes bidding bye to the earthly world 14 years ago after a memorable service to the nation.
On this solemn remembrance, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has described Professor Bingu wa Mutharika as a transformative leader – an economist of discipline, a patriot of conviction, and the architect of a development agenda that redefined Malawi’s trajectory.
In a statement dated 4th April, 2026 signed by its Secretary General Peter Mukhito, the DPP said Bingu’s presidency delivered decisive economic reform, restored food security and advanced infrastructure development saying the Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (FISP) stands as his defining achievement.
The DPP said it recognizes with pride that Bingu’s vision continues to live on – ably advanced under the leadership of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, 5th and 7th President of the Republic of Malawi.
The party has expressed optimistic that the continuity of Bingu’s vision by President Professor Mutharika, is reflecting the strength, relevance, and durability of the ideas upon which the DPP was founded.
” Bingu’s legacy endures, his vision guides, his example challenges us all,” reads the statement in part.
The DPP has extended its deepest respect to the late Bingu’s family, and to all Malawians inspired by his life praying to his soul to continue resting in eternal peace.
Former legislator and renown Musician Billy Kaunda, has described the late Professor Bingu wa Mutharika as a noble man, claiming that they had a good professional and personal relationship saying more of this is detailed in his book ” Hills and Valleys – The Autobiography (2021).
Born Brightson Webster Ryson Thom, the late Professor Bingu wa Mutharika was born on 24th February, 1934 in the village of Kamoto in Thyolo district.
He entered Dedza Government secondary school in 1954 alongside with his political colleagues such as Gwanda Chakuamba Phiri and Goodall Gondwe where he obtained a Grade A Cambridge Overseas School Leaving Certificate in 1956.
The late Professor Bingu wa Mutharika was born in a family of dedicated christians who were members of the Church of Scotland mission which later changed to become Church of the Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)
May His Soul Continue Resting in Peace.
