Your Excellency and Dear Brother,
It is with deep sense of shock and profound sadness that I have learnt of the passing of His Excellency Michael Chilufya Sata, my dear Brother and President of the Republic of Zambia, at King Edward VII’s hospital, Beaumont, London, United Kingdom. On behalf of the Malawi Government and indeed on my own behalf, I hereby express my sincere condolences and sympathies to Your Excellency, Government and people of the Republic of Zambia and the bereaved family, during this period of grief.
His Excellency Mr. Sata will be fondly remembered by the African continent as a fearless freedom fighter, reformer, and one of the architects of liberation struggle that led to the independence of Zambia and many other countries. He will be solely missed by all those who knew him for the ideals that he firmly stood for. The Malawi people are profoundly sorry for the loss of a true son of Zambia who worked tirelessly to promote peace and stability in SADC and COMESA regional blocs, and the AU as a whole. His great sense of humour will be missed by the SADC family.
As you mourn his untimely departure, we join you in spirit, prayerful reflection, and may the grace of the Almighty God provide solace to the bereaved family, and the entire nation of Zambia, for this great loss.
May the soul of His Excellency Michael Sata, rest in eternal peace.
Please accept, Your Excellency, my deepest condolences.
Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI
His Excellency Dr. Guy Scott
Acting President of the Republic of Zambia
LUSAKA
