By vinjeru NGWIRA
“`I had a discussion with a prominent lawyer in Malawi on a similar issue. Name is withheld for obvious reasons.
He posited that issues of office of the presidency are confirmed within 2 years.
- So the option of Chilima’s resignation must be expited within 2 years now. Any resignation beyond 2 years will be taken as a term. As a political analyst and social media commentator, I would not recommend this option.
- My recommendation still stands. Let him finish his second term of office graciously. Let him benefit all delicacies of being a VP for two terms. That will be guaranteed.
But during 2025 elections, Chilima must present his nomination papers as a PRESIDENTIAL candidate.
Dr. Chifundo Kachale will obviously reject his candidacy.
Chilima will then need to go to court to challenge the decision of MEC.
Just as they did with previous elections case, Chilima will need to network with potential judges to overrule the 2009 Muluzi vs MEC judgement. It will potentially work.
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