John Tembo
Malawian politician with leadership roles
Born
September 14th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Malawi
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Born in 1932, this politician served in various capacities within the Malawian government. He was a key figure in the Malawi Congress Party and held the position of Minister of Finance during the presidency of Hastings Banda. Later, he became the leader of the opposition in Malawi's parliament. A staunch advocate for democratic governance, he played a crucial role in Malawi's transition to multi-party politics in the 1990s.
Served as Minister of Finance
Led the opposition in parliament
Advocated for democratic governance
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