By Burnett Munthali
Supporters of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from the central region of Mzimba have continued their sit-in protest today at the party’s headquarters in Lilongwe.
They say they are dissatisfied with how the party is handling the primary election process for selecting a parliamentary candidate in their area.
Euthini Ward Councillor, Paul Chondo, stated that the protesters will not vacate the premises unless the party leadership addresses their concerns regarding the issue.
He alleged that officials at the party headquarters manipulated the voters’ register to favour certain aspiring candidates for both Member of Parliament and councillor positions.
A local mobilizer, Alimon Mziya, who has been actively rallying support in the area, added that the party leadership has failed to provide any explanation since yesterday as to why they altered the names of delegates submitted in February this year from the various local areas.
Mziya emphasized that this lack of transparency is fueling anger among grassroots members who feel sidelined in the decision-making process.
He called on the national leadership of the party to urgently rectify the situation and respect the voices of the people at the local level.
The protesters insist that democratic processes must be upheld if the MCP wants to maintain credibility and unity within its ranks.
Their prolonged presence at the party’s headquarters signals deep-seated frustrations over perceived injustices and internal manipulation.
As tensions rise, observers are watching closely to see how the MCP will respond to these mounting concerns from one of its traditional strongholds.
