By Jones Gadama

In a stunning turn of events, former Deputy Speaker of Parliament Esther Mcheka Chilenje has lost the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary elections in Nsanje North Constituency.

Chilenje, who defected from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to MCP earlier, was hoping to secure the party’s ticket to contest the parliamentary seat.

However, according to the results obtained, Chilenje was convincingly defeated by incumbent legislator Enock Chizuzu, who garnered 798 votes.

Chilenje managed to secure only 53 votes, while Rose Makiyi, the current ward councillor for Kalulu ward, secured 415 votes.

The results have sparked speculation about Chilenje’s next move, with reports indicating that she might join the United Transformation Movement (UTM) to contest the seat on their ticket.

This development comes after several other DPP members who defected to MCP also lost in the primaries.

Chilenje’s decision to defect from DPP to MCP was seen as a strategic move to secure a safe seat, but the primary results have dashed her hopes.

The loss is a significant blow to Chilenje’s political career, and it remains to be seen how she will bounce back.

The MCP primary elections were keenly contested, with several aspirants vying for the party’s ticket.

The results have shown that Chizuzu has emerged as the clear winner, and he is expected to represent MCP in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

MCP officials have not yet commented on the results, but the outcome of the primaries has sent shockwaves through the party’s ranks.

The loss of high-profile defectors like Chilenje raises questions about the party’s ability to attract and retain big names.

As the political landscape in Malawi continues to evolve, one thing is certain – the MCP primary results have set the stage for a thrilling electoral contest in Nsanje North Constituency.

Will Chilenje join UTM and contest the seat, or will she explore other options? Only time will tell.

The Nsanje North Constituency primary results have also highlighted the challenges faced by MCP in integrating defectors into the party’s fold. Despite Chilenje’s high profile, she failed to win over the hearts of the party’s supporters in the constituency.

The outcome of the primaries has also raised questions about the party’s leadership and its ability to manage internal conflicts.

As MCP prepares for the upcoming elections, it will need to address these issues to avoid further defeats.

In the meantime, Chizuzu’s victory has boosted his chances of retaining the parliamentary seat for MCP.

The incumbent legislator’s victory in the primaries has shown that he has the support of the party’s supporters in the constituency.

As the electoral season heats up, Nsanje North Constituency is set to witness a closely contested parliamentary election.

The MCP primary results have set the stage for a thrilling contest, and it will be interesting to see how the parties line up and contest the seat.