Cassim Chilumpha
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Dr. Cassim Chilumpha (born 29 November 1958) has been Vice-President of Malawi since 16 June 2004. He is a member of the United Democratic Front (UDF) party.
Chilumpha served as Minister of Finance in the administration of President Bakili Muluzi from March 1998 to 2000.
On 9 February 2006, President Bingu wa Mutharika sacked Chilumpha from his post as Vice-President, accusing him of attempting to run a parallel government and claiming that he had attacked the government and seriously undermined its integrity.[1] On 10 February, however, a high court granted an injunction to prevent Chilumpha's dismissal until the constitutional court could decide on whether parliamentary approval is necessary for the vice-president to be dismissed.[2]
He was arrested at his home on 28 April 2006 and transferred to custody in the capital, Lilongwe, accused of treason.[3] Chilumpha was accused of conspiring with Yusuf Matumula and Rashid Nembo to have Mutharika assassinated.[4] Chilumpha's lawyer said he was seeking bail for his client, and the UDF described the arrest as political persecution.
Chilumpha sought the UDF's nomination as its presidential candidate for the 2009 election, but at the party's convention on April 24, 2008, he received only 38 votes against 1,950 votes for Bakili Muluzi.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ "Malawi leader sacks 'arrogant' deputy", AFP (IOL), February 10, 2006.
- ^ "Court stops sacking of deputy president", AFP (IOL), February 10, 2006.
- ^ Raphael Tenthani, "Vice-president arrested on treason charges", AP (IOL), April 29, 2006.
- ^ "Malawi VP appears on treason charges", AP (IOL), May 3, 2006.
- ^ "Tough times ahead for Muluzi", Sapa-AFP (IOL), April 25, 2008.
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