The Mangochi District Council says it is still waiting for musician Patience Namadingo to fulfill his earlier promise to repair ambulances at Mangochi District Hospital, despite his recent change of plans.
District Commissioner Davie Chigwenembe revealed that the council had instructed Namadingo to first submit a formal letter outlining the repair timeline, the mechanics involved, and the location where the repairs would take place. These were essential details the council needed before granting permission to proceed.
However, Namadingo has since announced that he will no longer carry out the ambulance repairs. Instead, he plans to redirect the funds toward constructing classroom blocks at Wataka Primary School in Machinga District.
Chigwenembe expressed concern that the council only learned about this shift via social media and was not formally notified by Namadingo. He emphasized that the council still expects the musician to honor the original agreement, especially since the cost of the repairs has already been established.
While the council had previously said it could not confirm whether Namadingo would be permitted to proceed without reviewing legal procedures, it has now stated that it would be best for him to go ahead with the ambulance repairs—if that option remains viable.