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MCP officially welcome Karonga North legislator Mwambande

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MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Saturday officially welcomed former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Karonga north constituency, Mungasulwa Mwambande in a style.

The welcoming ceremony which was held at Iponga ground in the district was led by a number of MCP top blasts that included Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule, Minister of lands Deus Gumba, Second Deputy Secretary General who is also Minister of Youths and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire, Rumphi Central MP Chidumba Mkandawire as well as the party’s north north chairperson Kenzie Msukwa.

Speaking during the ceremony, Mwambande praised MCP government under the leadership of President Lazarus Chakwera for not being selective when it comes to sharing development projects.

He then assured Chakwera and MCP that they will get over 80 percent of votes in his area coming 16 September, 2025.

“Karonga North constituency has now changed its face because of development projects initiated by Chakwera’s government.

“The only way to say thank you and make sure that he won the coming elections was join his party,” he disclosed.

MCP second deputy secretary general, Uchizi Mkandawire said Mwambande has proved to be a wise politician by making the decision.

According to Mkandawire, MCP has grown big in the north because of Chakwera’s leadership which has brought number of development projects.

“MCP is now a darling to almost everyone in the north curtsey of Chakwera’s leadership. Wise politicians will in the region will emulate what Mwambande has done especially if they don’t want to kill their political career,” said Mkandawire.

Msukwa on his side said north north region which includes Rumphi, Karonga and Chitipa districts is Chakwera’s political bedroom.

MCP also welcomed Chitipa Wenya MP Welani Chilenga last of last week.

In 2019 during DPP government, Mwambande served as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining.

He was also a senior member in DPP National Governing Council (NEC).

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Karonga North constituents unhappy with President Mutharika for dropping Mwambande in cabinet

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Karonga North Parliamentarian, Mungasulwa Mwambande in blue attaire

KARONGA-(MaraviPost)-Karonga North constituents have expressed their dismay with President Peter Mutharika for dropping their parliamentarian, Mungasulwa Mwambande, from cabinet.

Mwambande was deputy minister of energy, and was dropped from cabinet during Mutharika’s most recent cabinet reshuffle.

MaraviPost understands that Mwambande, who is one of the most successful businesspersons in the lakeshore district, was given the ministerial post for his “loyalty” to the party and financial contributions.

During a fundraising dinner at Mzuzu State Lodge, Mwambande is said to have paid MK5 million for a seat to sit next to the President Mutharika.

And speaking during a party meeting at Kaporo Primary School on Monday, June 8, 2020 a number of constituents said they were “disappointed.”

The constituency’s governor, Moses Mwalwanda, said Mutharika “must have maintained Mwambande in cabinet,” said Mwalwanda:

“This country knows that Mwambande did a lot for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) during the 2019 elections. In fact, it is our constituency that gave the party the most votes as far as the northern region is concerned. So we feel it is very unfortunate that our MP was dropped.”

When contacted, Mwambande refused to comment. “I was not at that meeting. It was their own initiative, and therefore it is very difficult for me to comment,” he said.

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Dishonored Malawi Deputy Minister of Defense ‘Vincent Ghambi’ dumps DPP supporters

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Vincent Ghambi Addressing Malawi Press

Frustrated Deputy Minister of Defense who is also the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) law maker for Karonga north constituency Vincent Ghambi shocked the community on Monday when he damped almost hundreds of DPP supporters from his area at Ngonde cultural festival without transport.

The Ngonde cultural festival was organized at Karonga freedom park within the district’s town which is about 50 kilometers from Ghambi’s constituency. Continue reading Dishonored Malawi Deputy Minister of Defense ‘Vincent Ghambi’ dumps DPP supporters →