BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Dust is refusing to settle in opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as its Secretary General (SG) Peter Mukhito has urged his fellow members of the party to unite their efforts and focus on steering the party back into government.
Mukhito’s remarks follows concerns from some party members regarding the appointment of advisors to the President of the party.
But responding to the concerns in a statement, he indicated that according to the constitution of the party, the president is granted the authority to appoint an unlimited number of advisors.
“These advisors report directly to the president and do not hold any operational responsibilities withing the party structures,” Mukhito said in the statement.
A day ago, the party through the Presidential Spokesperson and National Publicity Secretary Shadric Namalomba announced at least eight Presidential advisors whom among them include Dr. Clement Mwale, Dr. George Chaponda, Chimwemwe Chipungu, Jean Mathanga, Everton Chimulirenji.
DPP held its elective convention on August 18 this year as many positions went unopposed.