By Jones Gadama
Malawi’s President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has highlighted the significance of cultural gatherings in uniting people, stressing the crucial role traditional leaders play in maintaining peace within communities.
He made these remarks during the Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) Fundraising Dinner at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Saturday evening.
President Chakwera expressed gratitude to the CHEFO committee for inviting him, calling the event “a great opportunity” to connect with the Chewa community.
He urged Malawians to recognize that “we are all one people before God” and emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence among the country’s diverse cultural groups.
“As we celebrate, let us learn to live harmoniously with others from different backgrounds to ensure lasting peace in our country,” he said.
Furthermore, President Chakwera encouraged traditional leaders to take the lead in mobilizing citizens to vote in the upcoming September 16 elections and to promote peace throughout the campaign period.
CHEFO Chairperson Dr. Stanley Khayira echoed the President’s call for unity and outlined the foundation’s key priorities, which include supporting Malawian participants attending the Kulamba Ceremony in Zambia, constructing permanent CHEFO offices, and preserving Chewa cultural heritage.
