President Lazarus Chakwera is set to pay his condolences to the family of the late Sidik Mia today in Chikwawa district.
The state has released a press statement confirming of the development.
According to the press statement the president will pay his tribute to Abida Sidik Mia and her entire Family.
Sidik Mia was the first vice president of Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
Sidik Mia died hours after the death of Lingson Berekanyama who was the minister of Local Government.