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Abstract:
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Many men and women have made vast contributions to the building of the independent Malawi. This present paper was an attempt by the researcher to report on one man and examine his central role in the history of the Republic of Malawi. It has used Aleke Banda as the case study. To come up with this paper, related literatures have been used. In addition, the study was a historical survey and involved several interviews with politicians, academicians, historian and ordinary men. The study has established that Aleke Banda played a very crucial role in the making of the history of the independent Malawi. His contributions have been vital from the times of the fight for self – rule, during the one party system of government and during the multiparty dispensation. It can be concluded that Aleke Banda is one of the founding fathers of this nation. Denying him this respect is tantamount to distorting history of the nation. Since he is continuing to serve in his capacity as a member of parliament for Nkhata—Bay south, Malawi can count on benefiting from his experience. |