Bingu’s memorial service underway in Thyolo (see photos)

The memorial service of late Bingu wa Mutharika is currently underway at Mpumulo wa Bata in Thyolo District.

Former President Peter Mutharika, a brother to late Bingu who is also leader of the opposition Democratic Progressive party (DPP) is presiding over the ceremony.

Every year Bingu’s family organizes a memorial church service which is followed by raying wreath at Bingu’s tombstone.

During his reign, he became famous for overseeing several construction works such as the New Parliament Building, the Bingu National Stadium, the Malawi University of Science and Technology, Chipembere Highway and the Chitipa—Karonga Road.

However, prior to his succumbing to a cardiac arrest, Bingu became ill-reputed for his administration’s crackdown on anti-government demonstrators.