By Wadza Botomani
Former President Peter Mutharika, also leader of the opposition DPP, says he welcomes the news that an interchange will be named after him. However, Mutharika expressed surprise that this recognition took so long, considering the road was constructed during his time in office.
Speaking through his spokesperson Shadric Namalomba, Mutharika pointed out that the interchange has been in place for several years now. He questioned why it was only named after him a few weeks after the elections. “They say the Opposition is not happy, no, we are happy. We actually asked for this long ago, we are just surprised it’s been done last minute. Nevertheless, we acknowledge the gesture indeed,” Namalomba stated.
Mutharika also raised concerns about the naming of the Chileka roundabout. He questioned the focus on naming things after him while neglecting infrastructure like Chileka Airport. “But all these years they have failed to upgrade Chileka Airport to look international, and now they change its name? Even if someone arrives at Chileka and it’s in your name, can you be proud of how it looks?” Namalomba conveyed Mutharika’s sentiments.
