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DPP elective convention: Mutharika vows to unseat Chakwera in 2025 for better Malawi

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Peter Mutharika has vowed to unseat incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera in 2025 while promising a better Malawi.

Mutharika told the DPP elective Indaba under way in Blantyre that Malawians have suffered enough under Chakwera leadership.

He pointed critique of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the current administration, asserting that despite their leadership, the government has failed Malawians.

Speaking passionately, Mutharika declared, “Even if someone has been in power, they cannot be voted for if they lead a government that is failing.”

He criticized the MCP for its inability to manage the economy and address various issues effectively.

“I told you, but you did not listen. You proceeded to vote for a government that is clueless, knows nothing, does nothing, and is essentially a zero government,” Mutharika said.

He further predicted that due to the failures of the current administration, political power would be divided among the DPP, UDF, UTM, and Aford in the future.

“Because of your failures, your kingdom will be divided among DPP, UDF, UTM, and Aford,” Mutharika added.

His comments were met with enthusiasm from the audience at the conference, reflecting widespread support for his criticism and vision for the future of Malawi under DPP leadership.

Many positions in DPP convention have gone unopposed including Mutharika himself.

DPP convention not competitive as many positions go unopposed

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convention is set to take place today, Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Comesa Hall in Blantyre, with seven candidates going unopposed, according to convention chairperson Dr. George Chaponda.

Addressing the news conference on Saturday, Dr. Chaponda revealed that party president Peter Mutharika, Vice President for the North Jappie Mhango, and National Treasurer General Edgar Tembo will face no competition in their respective positions.

However, several key positions will be contested, including the Secretary-General role, where incumbent Dr. Clement Mwale will face off against Peter Mukhitho.

CHAPONDA: All is set for the conference

The vice presidential positions for the southern, central, and eastern regions will also be contested, with Dr. Chaponda facing Joseph Mwanamveka in the south, Alfred Gangata facing Paul Gadama in the central area, and Bright Msaka competing against Lonnie Phiri Chijere in the east.

With delegates set to arrive in Blantyre, Dr. Chaponda assured that heavy security measures will be in place, coupled with accreditation processes for the expected 2,560 delegates.

The convention is seen as a crucial step ahead of the upcoming elections, with the DPP seeking to solidify its positions and prepare for the polls.

The opposition DPP has been in a leadership crisis after being removed from power in 2020.