Chimombo has since mid-December 2009 been seen sitting next to Mutharika, a position reserved for high government officials and trusted pals. 
Kuanzia katikati ya mwezi Disemba 2009 Chimombo amekuwa akiketi pembeni ya Mutharika, nafasi inayotengwa kwa maofisa wa juu serikalini na maswahiba wanaoaminiwa.