He is known to have orchestrated a number of national activities including spearheading the current constitution between 1995 and 1997. He was the favourite to pick up the mantle after John Tembo had left the presidency of the Malawi Congress Party. He is considered amongst the cleanest politicians to have come out of the Kamuzu's era of dirty crocodile politics.
He is known for leading several national initiatives, including drafting the current constitution between 1995 and 1997. He was a strong contender to succeed John Tembo as president of the Malawi Congress Party after his departure. He is considered one of the most honest politicians who emerged from Kamuzu's era of corrupt politics.