By Memory Kutengule Chatonda

Blantyre, August 10, Mana: Maxwell Phiri who worn in the recent Local Government Elections at Chilaweni in Blantyre Rural East Constituency has been sworn in as ward council to take up the responsibility of representing people in his area.

Phiri amassed 1,882 votes from a total of 3,864 votes cast during the by-elections held on July 22, 2024 emerging a winner over eight candidates who contested for the position of councilor for the Chilaweni ward.

Speaking at the swearing in ceremony at Blantyre District Council, District Commissioner, Alex Mdooko advised the newly sworn-in councilor to collaborate with fellow councilors, traditional leaders, and Members of Parliament to facilitate development activities in the in the district.

“We want you to build a good relationship with traditional leaders, MPs, and your fellow councilors so that together you can fulfill the wishes of the communities you are serving in areas of health, agriculture and education among others,” he said.

Mdooko also advised Councilor Phiri to live by the promises he made to the electorates during the campaign period.

Blantyre District Council Chairperson, Councilor Elson Dumuka advised Phiri to always embrace the spirit of hard work, patriotism, and servant leadership in serving the communities well.

After being sworn in, Phiri said was excited to be sworn in as a councilor for Chilaweni ward, pledging to serve people in the ward well irrespective of religion, culture, and political affiliations.

“I am geared to support the government in the implementation of various development activities such as construction of roads and health facilities to benefit the local citizenry,” he added.

Phiri who won the Chilaweni by-election on an independent ticket replaced late councilor, Carol Mdala of Democratic Progressive Party who died in March this year.

Phiri is expected to serve his term of office until July 23, 2025.