Two independents eye the presidency
Damiano Ganiza, one of the two aspiring independent presidential candidates for the May 20 Tripartite Elections, on Wednesday cycled for about eight hours from Zomba to present his case to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) officials.
Ganiza, a farmer from Willy Village, Paramount Chief Chikowi, is among 18 presidential candidates. There is yet another surprise to the presidential race, Sangwani Soko whose details, however, remain scanty.
At least 16 political parties have collected nomination papers whereas two forms have been collected from the commission by Ganiza and Soko.
Ganiza is expected to present his nomination papers after meeting several conditions, including paying K1 million (about $2 400) nomination fees, on February 11 at 11am at the Comesa Hall in Blantyre.
“I am confident I will be President of this country if nobody blocks my way,” he said, alleging that his previous attempts were frustrated by MEC officials. He claimed making attempts in 2004 and 2009 but his efforts were fruitless.
When asked whether he will raise K1 million, Ganiza stated that he got answers for all the questions related to conditions set by MEC, but would not be explicit.
“I am determined to stand and this has been my ambition for a long time. This country has lost direction because of lack of visionary leaders,” he claimed. “My wife, Annie, is very supportive.”
Ganiza said he has a “doctorate” in discovery of wonderful truth from India.
His presentation of nomination papers will be preceded by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president Peter Mutharika at 9 am and United Independence Party (UIP) president Hellen Singh.
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera will present his form on Tuesday while United Democratic Front (UDF) torchbearer Atupele Muluzi on Wednesday. Mark Katsonga of People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) and Kamuzu Chibambo of People’s Transformation (Petra) are also expected to present on Wednesday.
Details of President Joyce Banda’s presentation remain hazy as People’s Party (PP) officials were elusive on the subject.
The presidential candidates are expected to present the nomination papers with their running mates.
If truth be told, Ganiza would be just as good as any of our four former/current presidents. That’s how worse off we are as a nation.
in our democracy, presidential candidates: endless list…the 100% votes will be shared and if one gets 1% even less than the rest…that one will be our president for another 5 terrible years
just invest that 1 Million kwacha if at all you have it. Buy yourself a motorbike- don’t throw away your hard earned money.
Ganiza pliz don’t play jokes. Amwene mukanangoima u councilor kaye. Kukhwima chani? Onse akuima alephera, competition is btwin JB, Atupere and Chakwera basi. Achina Katsonga nkungofuna kutchuka koma zowina muiwale. Kamuzu Chibambo ngati umakanika u MP kwanu ku Ekwendeni nde u think u can become president.
It is good that you have a dream of becoming a leader.It is likely that you will not win on the presidency.Can’t you help the needy,in your community, with the K1 million instead of donating it to MEC.kkkkkkkk
truth rite there…let him help the needy
Ganiza yemweyo kuti wawawa….ine am in full support for dis gent…he has courage, he does not cower…he is visionary, he z not coming to cashgate our money, he z a typical local malawian citizen like me who knows what i go through all day long in my village….not diz useless, ozikonda, anadya phaama, ongofuna kuti amange ma mansion awo, agule ma ride ofewa, adye makobili oooonse…..i better waste my vote for Ganiza than these crooked and corrupt, recycled wholes and cassanovas…ganiza dont lose hope, am doing campaign for u…my wife and all my sons, my whole village will vote for u…..
To our future excellency, the president, Dr. D. Ganiza, I say: GO! GO! GO! …democracy at its best inasmuch as to show that the ambition of becoming president is not only limited to those in suits (osangoasiyira zaupulezidenti izi kwa anthu olemera, ndiovala ma suti, ngakhale ma suti enao amaoneka ngati a kaunjika). When you win, please keep the bike and use it our tours; villagers will really respect you. But can we please get your manifesto, to find out how you plan to tackle the current problems confounding many, especially those in the current regime?
4 sure some of these aspiring candidates r planted to atleast divide or mislead the voters..think of thoko banda from nkhatabay, which happens to b the home district of joyce banda’s dude richard, yeah some votes lost by Jb. then this one calles Ganiza
from joyce banda’s home hahaha other votes gone also..i dont knw of sangwani bt yeah politics needs stupid minds
to play with the voters aspirations,dreams, minds, choices..some 1 very wise and stupid is there to play these games and he will succeed
Ine ndizakuvoterani Mr Damiano Ganiza