BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior member Dr. Paul Gadama, who is aspiring for Central Region Vice president position is being accused of being paid to cause confusion in the party once elected into the post.
According to social media’s audio circulation in our possession, Gadama is purportedly given millions of Kwacha by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to buy delegates to put him into the position as DPP Vice President.
The audio furthers alleges that MCP has signed a contract with Dr. Gadama to disrupt DPP once elected.
The exposure comes barely a month before DPP goes to elective convention slated for August 18, 2024, in Blantyre.
The audio also cited similar political tactics MCP used Kondwani Nankhumwa to cause confusion in DPP through court battles.
The audio further alleges that Gadama, whose home base is Kasungu District, all entire beings, family belongs to MCP.
“How can DPP trust a person whose political roots are of MCP? He is an MCP plant in DPP to disrupt the party in favour of MCP.
“I warned DPP about Nankhumwa political movement later I was vindicated.
“As the party goes to convention next month must guide Gadama closely where is getting financial muscle. I’m challenging Gadama to dispute what is being exposed about him of being funded by MCP,” dares the anonymous game charger.
When contact for comment on the matter, Gadama said:
“I have listened to the audio recording and found its content to be laughable. As the son of the late Rt. Hon. Aaron Gadama, who served as minister responsible for the central region during the Kamuzu era, I have a personal history that contradicts the narrative being peddled. My father was murdered by the Kamuzu and MCP regime when I was just 8 years old.
“The audio recording suggests that because I hail from Kasungu, have family members in the MCP, and my father was an MCP member who was murdered by the regime, I must also be an MCP member. This is a flawed assumption and a desperate attempt to discredit me. It is clear that this narrative is being sponsored by a sect within the DPP, comprising direct competitors and those who fear my candidacy”.
Gadama adds, “I describe this narrative as empty and bankrupt, with no substance to the claims being made. It is intended to deceive both APM and the delegates to the convention, suggesting that APM can be swayed by naive arguments and that delegates are unaware of my true character. However, I am confident that most delegates know who is behind this smear campaign, and I have chosen to take the high road and remain civil.
“For your information, I have been a loyal member of the DPP since its inception. I was there when the party was registered, and I worked closely with Bingu. I have made significant sacrifices for the party, and APM is well aware of my contributions. I am contesting for the Vice President position for the Central Region and am confident of winning at the Convention. I urge you to ignore the noise and misinformation being spread by political novice.
There was also no immediate response from MCP authorities on the allegation of funding Dr. Gadama to disrupt DPP.