Chakufwa Chihana, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Chakufwa Chihana

Chihana is a Malawian activist, trade unionist, and politician. He was known as the father of Democracy in Malawi

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1939

Date of Death: 12-Jun-2006

Profession: politician, trade unionist

Nationality: Malawi

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Chakufwa Chihana

  • Chakufwa Chihana (23 April 1939 – 12 June 2006) was a Malawian human rights activist, pro-democracy advocate, trade unionist and later, politician.
  • He held the post of Second Vice President in Malawi, under President Bakili Muluzi.
  • He is often called the 'father of Malawian democracy'.
  • He served as leader of Malawi's first underground political movement, which urged President Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who had ruled for three decades, to call for a referendum on political pluralism.
  • He was awarded the Robert F.
  • Kennedy Human Rights Award in 1992.

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