The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for the notable achievements made under his administration. In a pastoral letter released on November 18, 2024, and signed by Synod General Secretary Rev. Anderson Chulu and Synod Moderator Rev. Dr. Humphreys Zgambo, the Synod highlighted key areas of progress and raised pressing concerns facing the nation.
The Synod praised Dr. Chakwera’s government for its commitment to infrastructure development, particularly the ongoing road projects. They noted that the projects, once completed, have the potential to transform the country’s economic landscape and improve connectivity.
“We are proud of these developments and hopeful that the roads will significantly enhance the nation’s infrastructure,” the letter stated.
Additionally, the Synod commended the President for establishing a commission of inquiry into the death of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima. The Synod expressed confidence that the commission’s findings would provide healing to the grieving family and the nation as a whole.
However, the pastoral letter also outlined several challenges facing the country. The Synod raised concerns about persistent hunger issues, a shortage of foreign exchange, fuel scarcity, and the ongoing fight against corruption. They called on the government to address these issues urgently, emphasizing their impact on the socio-economic stability of Malawi.
The Synod also encouraged its members to actively participate in the ongoing voter registration process across the country.
“Exercising the right to vote is a critical component of democracy, and we urge all our members to register and make their voices heard,” the leaders stated.
In their concluding remarks, the Synod expressed hope that the government would tackle the highlighted challenges effectively and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting national efforts to address socio-economic issues.
“We stand ready to work with the government in overcoming the obstacles that beset our nation,” the letter concluded.
The Blantyre Synod’s balanced approach, combining praise for achievements with constructive criticism and a call for collective action, underscores its role as a moral compass and advocate for progress in Malawi.
