{"id":29984,"date":"2022-08-26T20:02:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T20:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/talking-blues-of-failed-leadership-incompetence-and-hypocrisy"},"modified":"2022-08-26T20:54:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T20:54:32","slug":"talking-blues-of-failed-leadership-incompetence-and-hypocrisy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/talking-blues-of-failed-leadership-incompetence-and-hypocrisy","title":{"rendered":"Talking Blues: Of failed leadership, incompetence, and hypocrisy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Some weeks ago, I ran a three-part series extract of President Lazarus Chakwera\u2019s speech on 8 December 2016 as Leader of Opposition. The intention, as I stated, was for us to interrogate Chakwera\u2019s presidency this far using the same lens with which he critiqued his predecessor, Professor Peter Mutharika.<\/p>\n

Due to time-sensitive developments requiring instant analysis, I pended the conclusion, i.e. my take. As a result, I kept you in suspense. Apologies. Today I am here to make amends. Before I start, let me say a word about the leadership next door. But before I proceed, a paragraph or two on the context will be helpful.<\/p>\n

Zambia and Malawi are similar in many respects. Those that have travelled to Zambia (and other countries) will agree with me that it is when one is visiting or passing through Zambia that the fact that we are one people that were forcibly divorced at the Berlin Conference becomes evident.<\/p>\n

We have similar geographical features, weather patterns, food, political trends, languages, tribe, and many Zambians can trace their parentage to Malawi.<\/p>\n

I can add more: we are both landlocked, and one would expect that we would be equally affected by the Covid19 pandemic and, of course, the Russia-Ukraine war.<\/p>\n

By the way, the adverse impact of the Russia-Ukraine war is real. A recent report by McKinsey titled \u201cWar in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world\u201d attests to this. McKinsey aptly observes that \u201cthe effects [of the war] are universal but will be felt most acutely by the poorest, who already struggle to cover the cost of life\u2019s necessities.\u201d Reference to \u201cthe poorest\u201d applies to both people and countries, and Malawians and Malawi, Zambians and Zambia are strong, if not undisputable candidates for this category.<\/p>\n

Context thus set, let\u2019s get started. The other day, Zambia\u2019s President Hakainde Hichilema met the heads of Zambia\u2019s Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Lusaka. The theme of his address was prudent financial management. He challenged the leaders to begin living within the means of their institutions and to prioritise the right priorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIF you want to drive a V8, buy your own. Why do you want to pretend? You know that you cannot afford a V8, but you want to be driving a V8 because it is the taxpayers footing the bill?\u201d Something to that effect.<\/p>\n

He cited examples of how he refused to be subdued by the demons that attack newly elected poor countries\u2019 presidents and condemned extravagance at the expense of real priorities that can improve Zambians\u2019 livelihoods.<\/p>\n

Compare this with President Chakwera\u2019s talk of austerity the other day. Our president\u2019s speech was so well written that no one can fault the diction. Secondly, our president read it so wonderfully that even his most acerbic hater can not fault the delivery.<\/p>\n

The problem, however, is that over two years into his reign, everyone knows that President Chakwera is all talk but no trousers. Although this is disappointing, it is not the worst thing about this government. Let me share a recent experience recounted to me by a young doctor working at a central hospital.<\/p>\n

It was a typical workday, and the doctor is dutifully attending to patients. Eventually, the doctor faces a woman from one of our townships who has brought a very sick baby. The woman explains the issues: fever, trouble breathing, and nightlong crying. The doctor\u2019s diagnosis is pneumonia and gives a panadol and antibiotic prescription.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the prescription, now hurry, go and buy at the pharmacy,\u201d says the doctor.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhich pharmacy Doc, this or the other one?\u201d asks the woman, thinking the doctor is referring to the hospital pharmacy, where panadol and antibiotics used to be available once upon a time.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d the doctor patiently explains, \u201cyou should take a minibus and go into town, drop at this place, and you will find a pharmacy there. Ask them for water and give the kid the first dose immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow much will this cost?\u201d asks the woman.<\/p>\n

\u201cBetween MK2,500 to MK4,000\u201d, responds the doc. You know how our mothers\u2019 chitenje doubles as a wallet? The woman unties one corner of her chitenje and counts her fortune. It totals MK1,500.<\/p>\n

She turns to the doctor and pleads, \u201cDoctor, please prescribe only half the dosage; that\u2019s what I can afford.\u201d The doctor holds back tears and asks a nurse to go to the wards to grab penicillin and panadol tablets and give them to the baby. The nurse does that.<\/p>\n

The doctor had MK5,000 for personal use, folks it out, and donates to the woman with instructions to buy the complete prescription because her baby\u2019s pneumonia will not heed half measures. The woman, lost for words, goes on her way.<\/p>\n

The question is, or rather the questions, are many. How many such women and sick babies are out there? How many can even reach a hospital? How many doctors have this doctor\u2019s heart? And how many patients and poor mothers can such doctors \u2013 God bless their hearts \u2013 support with cash every day?<\/p>\n

How many litres of fuel does a minister, a principal secretary or a presidential advisor get per month? Do they need that much fuel? How much does that translate to in Kwacha? How many panadol and penicillin tablets would a month\u2019s worth of fuel for one minister, principal secretary, or presidential advisor buy? How many babies would get treated without their mother asking doctors to \u201chalve\u201d the dosage?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say the Russia-Ukraine war ends today, would this change? No. Because a lot of our problems are structural and greed-made. They need common sense and a brave leader who refuses to be captured. They need a compassionate leader who, upon assuming high office, will not forget what he used to criticise his predecessor for.<\/p>\n

Our dire situation does not need leaders who, when in opposition, are aware of the suffering of most of our people, only to completely forget them when captured by the trappings of power.<\/p>\n

Now, if you read the three-part series whereby President Chakwera as Leader of Opposition, incisively and eloquently spoke about our woes, how do we reconcile his failure to fix the basics?<\/p>\n

Is it mission impossible? When did he become aware that it was mission impossible? How come? After all, his moving eulogy at Magufuli\u2019s funeral is a testament to the fact that he knows that courage was the most significant factor in the late Magufuli\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

Times have changed, perhaps? If yes, how come next door, knowing that the Russia-Ukraine War is not an excuse but a cause for business unusual, President HH is grabbing the bull by the horns and scratching the exact point itching?<\/p>\n

You know what? Although I detest incompetence, I can sometimes conjure the patience to live with it. But hypocrisy, I find a hard pill to swallow. And any analysis of Chakwera\u2019s criticism of his predecessor versus Chakwera\u2019s leadership, this leads one to conclude that Chakwera is either a hypocrite or a failed leader. The choice is yours.<\/p>\n

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