State Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima who is also President of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) on Thursday paid a surprise visit to veteran musician Lucius Banda.

Banda who is also Presidential Advisor on Youth and Arts and Campaign Director for UTM has been sick for some time together with his two brothers, Paul and Francis.

His illness has seen Malawians of different political affiliations coming together to source funds in order for the three to excess medical treatment.

And on Thursday Chilima had to abandon his official duty of touring some government projects across the country to cheer Lucius Banda.

Banda confirmed of the visit in a statement posted on his official facebook page seen by this publication.

“Despite his busy schedules, on his way back to Lilongwe he paid me a surprise visit.

“Thank you for your love and humility sir. May God bless you,” wrote Banda on his facebook page.

Meanwhile well-washers continue to support the Banda family.