United Transformation Movement (UTM) Director of planning Norman Nyirenda has on Sunday blasted President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for crippling state Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima over his involvement in corruption scandal.

Nyirenda said the during a rally the party organized at Nyambadwe Community Ground which was graced by the party’s Vice President Dr. Michael Usi.

According to Nyirenda, Chakwera is the President today because of Chilima.

“Had it not been Chilima, President Chakwera could not have won the case in court because they(MCP) had a weaker case. Remember MCP and Chakwera have never won any election case in court because always they go to court without proper planning.

“On top of that Chilima travelled all over the country canvassing votes for Chakwera and yet today he has been constitutionally rendered ceremonial vice president. We can’t allow that. Its better to dump the alliance before things go out of hand as Malawians are suffering out there for lack of leadership,” said Nyirenda.

Nyirenda further said Chilima has a charm of making and unmaking presidents in the country.

But the Guest of Honour, Usi shrugged off other speakers statement saying the blame must not go to one person (Chakwera) but other stakeholders as well from UTM who are working in government including Chilima, Kaliati and himself.