Thread by @paulachar

#Malawi's new President Lazarus Chakwera, initiated a weekly radio address in which he seeks to communicate with citizens directly. His 3rd address last week focused on his promise to trim the powers of the presidency. #LeadershipCommunication #Africa

He started thus "Fellow Malawians, I have noted with delight that there is much interest in my plans to trim the powers of the president. Because of that interest, I am confident that when this project is well underway, it will have your full support..." #Malawi

"Reducing presidential powers is something that is often promised but never delivered, but I think you know by now that I do not say something unless I mean to do it. But to get this done, I need your support.
But it is important that we all understand what these powers are."

"The reduction of presidential powers is a collective effort. As such, it is important that we all understand what these powers are. In summary, the presidency has four kinds of powers. The first category of powers a president has is positional." #Malawi

"The reduction of presidential powers is a collective effort. As such, it is important that we all understand what these powers are. In summary, the presidency has four kinds of powers. The first category of powers a president has is positional."

"In our jurisdiction, there are certain positions and offices that are reserved for the president alone, such as the positions of Head of State, Head of Government, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces." #Malawi

"However, l believe it is time we reviewed the merits of having the president also occupy an office like the Chancellor of the public University."

"This is a relic from a bygone era that we need to part with, for l know of no free country in which the State President is put at the helm of an educational institution that exists to produce free thinkers. That is one example of positional powers that need to be revisited."

Quite the radio address by President @LAZARUSCHAKWERA. It may signal a new era, a real departure from days gone by. Only time will tell. You can read the text of the full radio address using this link; facebook.com/malawinewsagen…