Malawi in Tears as Video of Vice President Saulos Chilima’s Body Being Loaded into Helicopter Goes Viral

Malawi in Tears as Video of VP Saulos Chilima’s Body Being Loaded into Helicopter Goes Viral

A heartbreaking video has emerged on social media, capturing the moment the body of Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima was being loaded into a helicopter. The 51-year-old leader tragically passed away after the military aircraft he was travelling in crashed in a forest in northern Malawi.

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Beloved Leader

The plane went missing after it failed to land at the Mzuzu International Airport, approximately 380 km north of the capital, Lilongwe. Chilima had been serving as the country’s vice president for 10 years, initially under former President Peter Mutharika, who had appointed him from the business sector to the second-highest position in the government.

Chilima was widely regarded as a charismatic and relatable politician, with a special connection to the people, especially the youth. He was known for his convincing demeanour, stylish dressing, and ability to connect with the younger generation through his communication style.

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Heartbreaking Reactions

The video of Chilima’s body being loaded into the helicopter has left social media users in tears, with many expressing their grief and shock over the tragic loss. Some of the reactions include:

@marvin_charles_:

I can’t hear the language, I also cried. Death like this is painful.

@tendainheta83:

TRANSLATION : the woman is lamenting saying, “Saulos my child, my child spoke so well, he died because of other people’s doing.” This is bad news for Malawi.

@ChinhenzvaTA:

Very painful moments here.

@madimula:

Why ddnt he use this chopper tht looks a bit better for his trip.

@Mazalankosi11:

Painful indeed. May His Soul RIP.

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