Mr Splash Kapusa pulls out of Blantyre City South Parliamentary seat’ race; Road to 2019

By Nenenji Mlangeni

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Well-known seasoned presenter, Geoffrey Kapusa has pulled out of parliamentary seat race for Blantyre City South Constituency, it has been established.

Last week, Kapusa, a former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC TV) presenter announced that he will contest as Member of Parliament in Blantyre City South Constituency on Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ticket.

In a twist of events, Kapusa has pulled out of race after securing a new job.

“Holy Jesus. Just got a contract. Very appetizing, meaning i will remain MCP but will try my luck 2024. Cant let this go. But thank you for your encouragements! God bless! #myAmaizingGod,” wrote Kapusa.

Kapusa’s decision has attracted mixed reactions among his followers on Facebook with many questioning his decision.

Rawjazz Siula wrote: “Did you make a decision to join politics out of frustration or to serve the people?”

Concurring with Siula’s remarks KayBee Louis wrote: “So you have a price tag? I did not know you can be bought malume.”

Meanwhile the Parliamentary seat race in the constituency remains tight as three aspirants are vying for it in the forthcoming 2019 polls.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.