The family of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima has recently issued a stern warning to politicians seeking to exploit their personal loss for political advantage. In a clear and firm statement, the Chilima family has expressed their displeasure with those attempting to involve Mary Chilima, the widow of the late Vice President, in political maneuvers and party leadership discussions.
The family has condemned the opportunistic actions of various political figures who have persistently approached them with the aim of leveraging Saulos Chilima’s legacy for their own agendas. They have made it unequivocally clear that they are not interested in engaging in party politics or leadership roles.
The Chilima family’s statement serves as a caution to politicians to respect their privacy and refrain from using their grief as a platform for personal or political gain. Their call for space underscores their desire to focus on honoring the memory of Saulos Chilima without being drawn into the political fray.
It’s a genuine concern but very difficult to avoid. We saw it in India with Sonia Gandhi when her husband Rajiv Gandhi was killed. It also happened in the Philippines where Corazon Aquino became the President of that county following the death of her husband Mr. Aquino. God works through the people, if it’s his will it will surely happen. It could also be the best way of honoring the departed Saulos Chilima. My opinion, I submit.