Malawi Writers Union (Mawu) former vice president Christopher Chitukula has expressed interest in contesting for the presidency of the association during upcoming elections later this year.
Chitukula, who served in former president Sambalikagwa Mvona’s regime before the current administration o f Chikumbutso Ndaferankhande took over, said yesterday that he is ready to serve members of the writers’ body.
“As a seasoned writer with more than 100 published stories to my credit in different publications, I feel this is the time to serve Mawu,” he said.
He further said that having served as vice president for four years during Mvona’s tenure; he is more than capable to hold the top seat.
“Prior to being the vice president, I also served as publicity secretary. Over and above, I have been there including winning so many literary awards,” Chitukula said.
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The 2012 now forgotten FCB Short Story awards, Chitukula, said he was out of sight because he was pursuing studies and that now he is free to lead Mawu.
“In 2017, I went to Stockholm in Sweden where I gained more knowledge in Intellectual Property where my project proposal was funded by Wipo and I conducted trainings. These are some of my notable achievements which gives me confidence that I have what it takes to take over and guide Mawu,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ndaferankhande, who has indicated that he will not seek re-election, said on Monday that Mawu National Executive Committee (Nec) is expected to meet later this month to determine the date for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) with elections part of the agenda.
He said that the current executive’s term of office ends in November this year.
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Ndaferankhande, who recently won an award in South Africa, indicated that Mawu would not wait until November to elect new office bearers with all positions up for grabs.
