NEW : Government official declares vice president ineligible for presidency . ` The conduct of the honorable Joyce Banda in forming her own opposition party precludes her from being eligible to succeed the presidency , '' said Patricia Kaliati , who serves as information and civic education minister . Patricia Kaliati , recent years , took office in recent years and was re-elected 2004 . Citizens welcomed his programs to help farmers in the largely agricultural nation . His popularity took a hit in 2004 amid a faltering economy and diplomatic spats .
NEW : Government official declares vice president ineligible for presidency . Patricia Kaliati , recent years , took office in recent years and was re-elected 2004 . Citizens welcomed his programs to help farmers in the largely agricultural nation . His popularity took a hit in 2004 amid a faltering economy and diplomatic spats .