Chihana to represent Mutharika at CCAP Blantyre Synod anniversary

Second Vice President Enock Chihana will represent President Peter Mutharika at the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s 150th anniversary celebrations in Blantyre.

Chihana will attend the celebrations as Guest of Honour, according to Dave Gadama, Press Officer in the Second Vice President’s Office.

The celebrations, which begin on October 23, mark 150 years since Scottish missionaries established the historic Blantyre Mission.

Chihana’s confirmation comes after a government letter indicating that Mutharika would not attend the celebrations went viral on social media.

His continued role in representing the President at public engagements, instead of Vice President Jane Ansah, has attracted public debate.

The anniversary is expected to bring together church leaders, worshippers and other dignitaries to celebrate the Blantyre Synod’s contribution to Malawi’s religious, educational, health and social development over the past 150 years.