Good morning.
And let me welcome you to
uh if you're at home. I'm sorry the
rooms are pretty small. Uh but I hope
you'll survive the next uh hour or so.
Uh I have a a brief statement
to make and after that I'll take a few
questions.
Um
the honorable
Hana
second vice president elect
uh honorable Peter Moido
secretary general
and all the vice presidents
honorable
and also honorable
and all senior members of the Democratic
Pro Congressional Party,
members of the media,
the six guests,
ladies and gentlemen,
I stand here before you
today
with a heart
full of humility
and gratitude
on behalf of answer
my vice president.
I thank you
and I thank you
all for your kindness.
I thank you the people of Malawi
for entrusting us
with a responsibility
[Applause]
to lead this nation
for the next five years.
This not a victory
for any individual
or a party.
is a victory
for our democracy,
for our constitution,
and most important
for every Malawian
who believes
in a better tomorrow.
More than 5.5 million Malawians
turned out to vote.
That is a powerful statement of hope.
of civil responsibility
and of national unity.
Your voice has been heard.
Your vote has been counted.
Your will has prevailed.
To daughter,
I commend you
for your gracious concession.
You have demonstrated
statesmanship
and your commitment
to my peace and democratic values
deserves the highest respect
and I thank you
to the chap of the my electoral
commission.
Justice Annabelle Tima
and the entire team
of commissioners and staff.
We applaud your professionalism
and integrity.
You have presided over this
important national process
with clarity,
transparency
and dignity.
Malawa is proud
of your service.
the supporters of the Democratic
Progress Party across the country.
Your dedication,
energy, and loyalty
brought us here.
I also
extend heartfelt appreciation
to our alliance partners
from the alliance for democracy,
the liberation for global freedom
and the national government party.
Together
we build a movement
that has captured
the confidence
of the nation.
The media,
I thank you for your responsible
reporting
throughout the electoral period.
Your professionalism
helped to inform
and empower
the electorate
while
promoting
peace
and order.
Fellow Malawians,
the time for competition
has ended.
The time for cooperation
has begun.
Politics
has played its part.
Now the work of national transformation
must take center stage.
Today
I call upon every Malawian
regardless of region,
political party or background
join hands
as Richard
a new
path forward.
This is the moment to put aside
what divides us
and embrace what unites us.
One nation,
one people,
one destiny.
The challenges before us are real.
Our economy
must recover.
Food must be available
for everyone.
Jobs
must be created.
Our health care
and education systems
must be strengthened.
Infrastructure
must be improved.
And above all,
we must rebuild trust
in the public institutions.
But I have no doubt
we rise to the challenge
with unity, discipline,
and hard work.
I will move forward again.
And this time
we'll move forward
and together.
In the coming days,
we'll begin the transition process
and unveil our recovery
and development plans.
Our new administration
to reflect
our commitment
to prudence,
inclusion,
competence,
and delivery.
Let us begin this new chapter
with hope and humility
and with renewed purpose.
My want is possible.
Let us build it together.
Now I'm told
that there are a lot of things going on
in the government
by S7 servants and others.
Huge payments are being made.
Money is being transferred.
vehicles numbers have been changed
and dubious contracts are being honored,
dubious loans
are being given.
I want to warn those civil servants
who are doing this
that they must stop
and the politicians
who are facing this they must stop.
Uh we must rebuild this country
and this must stop. what they are doing
is illegal and criminal
and I know everything that's going on. I
have my eyes everywhere. I know. I know.
I know. I know.
And I can assure you
that when government, your answer, your
answer for the crimes
you have been committing the last
several days. So, you better stop while
you are ahead.
Otherwise,
you not like it.
was my last.
Anyway,
let us begin
this new chapter with hope,
with humility,
and with renewed purpose.
My want is possible.
Let us build together.
May God bless you.
May God bless
Malawi.
Thank you. God bless.