LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Senior members of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have come together to call for peace and unity among party followers, despite ongoing internal wrangles within the party.
The appeal was made during a rally held at Nkukula Ground in Lumbadzi on Sunday May 4, 2025 where the party celebrated the victory of Chalera, the newly elected shadow councillor for the area.
Among the notable figures present were former Secretary General Eisenhower Mkaka, current Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda, Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma, Regional Chairperson Zebron Chilondola, and Minister of Gender Jean Sendeza.
Minister Ching’oma was the first to address the crowd, emphasizing that the presence of senior members at the same event was a clear sign of the party’s commitment to unity.
Echoing his sentiments, Regional Chairperson Chilondola affirmed that the MCP is now focused on reconciliation and unity as the country heads toward the 2025 general elections.
Mkaka and Sendeza reiterated the importance of peace, aligning their remarks with the party’s “Hi5” agenda, which promotes unity, peace, and development.
Wrapping up the speeches, Chimwendo Banda acknowledged that disagreements are inevitable in any political organization, but stressed that such disputes should not be aired in the media.
He called on MCP supporters to emulate the leadership’s example by putting aside differences and focusing on securing victory in the upcoming elections.
“We may have internal misunderstandings, but we are one family,” said Chimwendo, “Let us avoid fighting each other and instead unite for the greater goal of winning in 2025.”
The event marked a significant moment of public solidarity among top MCP figures, as the party works to present a united front ahead of a crucial election year.