President Magufuli’s death, an incalculable loss to the continent- President Chakwera of Malawi

Malawi President, Lazarus Chakwera, has described the death of the President of Tanzania, John Magufuli as “an incalculable loss to the continent”.

Chakwera made the remarks at the state funeral for the deceased Magufuli on Monday.

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In his words, the tearful Malawian president said, “166 days ago, President John Pombe Magufuli and I had dinner together at the State Residence in Dar es Salaam, but I did not know that it would be our last supper. The following day, he saw me off the apron of Julius Nyerere International Airport, but I did not know that it would be our last goodbye.

“Today, I join you all in a state of shock and grief at the passing of one of Africa’s finest sons because none of us saw it coming. This ability to let no one see his next move coming, which we find unsettling in his death, is also what we found inspiring about his life.

“When they said laziness and sloth in public service cannot be cured, they did not see Magufuli coming.

“When they said the cartels of corruption strangling Africa’s governments cannot be defeated, they did not see Magufuli coming.

“When they said African States cannot become middle-income economies within a single presidential term, they did not see Magufuli coming.

“When they said infrastructural projects in Africa cannot be completed on time and on budget, they did not see Magufuli coming.

“When they said the only way to pursue our development is to follow the failed prescriptions of foreign financial institutions that have left Africa more impoverished and in debt than they found it, they did not see Magufuli coming.

“To us who had the privilege of knowing the unpredictable Magufuli, the example of his life of service shall forever be a launching pad for our own.

“To us who have the honour of going through this world as Africans, Magufuli’s love of country shall forever be a light on that pilgrimage.

“To us who have been entrusted with governing the nations of our beautiful and rich continent, Magufuli’s leadership shall forever move us out of complacency.

“And may his soul rest in eternal peace as he meets with his God, with whom we hope to one day see Magufuli coming My deepest condolences to all of you.”

Several African leaders also delivered their eulogy during the funeral, including Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, among others.

In their speeches, the African leaders described Magufuli as a true son of Africa who stood for the poor people and they promised to support President Hassan.

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