Malawian president-elect hails Olumba Olumba Obu for playing a role in his election

By Eyo Charles

The newly elected president of the Republic of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has commended a Nigerian religious leader, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, for playing a huge role in his recent election.

The former opposition chief said he was very happy for the kind supports he received from the spiritual leader not only in his prayers but sending delegations to visit and encourage him.

He made the commendation in his broadcast in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi, where he expressed gratitude to party supporters, friends, and international allies who had faith in and encouraged him.

He particularly recalled when His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu again sent a team of his Bishops and emissaries to meet with him recently.

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The team was led by Professor of economics at the Kogi State University, Archbishop David Irefin, Justice Osai Ahiakwo and others who are of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star directorate of evangelism.

At that visit held in his office in Lilongwe, Dr Chakwera said his main desire was to win election and become president of the country, which request the Nigerian spiritual leader said was granted by God.

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“I have been very humbled that Olumba Obu all the way in Nigeria sent his Bishops with supports and prayers to encourage me. This is African brotherhood, which will spur me to build up and unite Malawians”, he said.