Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President Jappie Mhango has sharply criticized President Lazarus Chakwera for his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, where Chakwera claimed credit for various development projects in Malawi.
In his insightful analysis, Al Bashir bin Abdul Aziz delves into the intricate distinctions between political alliances and coalitions, particularly in the context of Malawi’s political environment following the 2020 presidential elections. Through this distinction, he highlights the fundamental differences between these two forms of political partnerships and questions whether Malawi’s current governing structure under the Tonse Alliance is truly an alliance or merely a coalition.
A shocking scandal has rocked the United Transformation Movement (UTM) after publicity secretary Felix Njawala has been caught red-handed misrepresenting critical resolutions passed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday at the Area 12, Lilongwe, residence of the vice president, Dr Michael Usi, who is also the party’s president.
Tensions have escalated within the Nzika Coalition party, resulting in the dismissal of several key officials. The party leader, Christopher Mike Chiomba, has confirmed that these actions were taken due to internal conflicts and disagreements that were causing divisions within the party.
There is growing pressure on Arthur Peter Mutharika, president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), to reassign the party’s Secretary General, Peter Mukhitho, to an advisory role.
UTM President, Dr. Michael Usi, has passionately affirmed that he will not remove the image of the late Saulos Chilima from UTM cloth and t-shirts, declaring that Chilima’s face will forever remain the symbol of the party. Usi stated that this is not only a sign of respect for UTM’s late president but also a commitment to preserve and honor his enduring legacy.
The recent rise in political intimidation in Malawi, exemplified by the case of Maria Mainja, is a stark warning about the state of the country’s democracy. Mainja, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Director of Women for the southern region, has come under threat following her outspoken criticism of the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). After delivering a speech at a Phalombe rally denouncing the MCP’s governance, Mainja now faces death threats allegedly from members of the ruling party, including two senior cabinet ministers. This development highlights the shrinking space for dissent in Malawi and the increasing use of intimidation as a political tool.