In a bizarre display of outrage, the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has launched a vicious attack on former President Peter Mutharika, barely two days after he delivered a scathing national address that tore into the party’s governance record.
Mutharika’s address, which was his first in 2025’s new year, was a constructive and hopeful message that highlighted the MCP’s failures in running the government. However, instead of addressing the substance of Mutharika’s criticisms, the MCP has chosen to launch a personal and vitriolic attack on the former president.
In a shocking statement, MCP’s learned minister, Kabwira, who was once a lecturer and educated in Botswana, claimed that Mutharika is old and that his supporters are using and forcing him. Kabwira’s statement was all the more remarkable for its failure to dispute any of the points raised by Mutharika in his address.
Not to be outdone, MCP agent Undule Mwakasangula jumped into the fray, accusing Mutharika of making a national address without permission. Mwakasangula’s claim has been widely ridiculed, with many pointing out that there is no law in Malawi that prohibits former presidents from addressing the nation.
The MCP’s furious reaction to Mutharika’s address has left many in Malawi scratching their heads. “It’s clear that the MCP is completely out of touch with the people,” said one observer. “Instead of addressing the real issues facing the country, they’re busy launching personal attacks on Mutharika. It’s a shameful display of desperation.”
Others have noted that the MCP’s behavior is eerily reminiscent of an opposition party, rather than a ruling party. “The MCP is acting like it’s in opposition, not in government,” said another observer. “It’s a bizarre sight to see a ruling party so clearly out of its depth.”
As the MCP continues to flail in response to Mutharika’s address, many in Malawi are left wondering what the party’s next move will be. One thing is certain, however: the MCP’s furious reaction to Mutharika’s address has only served to highlight the party’s own failures and weaknesses.
In the end, it seems that Mutharika’s address has struck a nerve with the MCP. As one commentator noted, “Mutharika hit the nail on the head with his address. The MCP’s reaction is proof that he’s got them rattled.”
Former President Arthur Peter Mutharika has issued a strong warning to State President Lazarus Chakwera, alleging that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is engaged in a clandestine operation to rig next year's elections through the National Registration Bureau (NRB). Mutharika made these statements during a rally organized by his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Mzuzu, where he addressed a large gathering of supporters.
Mutharika claimed that the actions of Chakwera and the MCP are designed to manipulate the electoral process and undermine democracy in Malawi. He urged Chakwera to cease what he termed an “alleged plot,” asserting that the integrity of elections is paramount in a democratic society. “In a democratic country like Malawi, it is crucial to let the will of the people prevail,” he declared.
The former president also emphasized the need for a level playing field in political campaigning. He called on Chakwera to open the Central Region to all political parties, ensuring that they can campaign freely without fear of intimidation or violence. Mutharika pointed to reports of violence against opposition members by MCP supporters, insisting that such behavior must come to an end. “No political party should face violence or harassment; every Malawian should feel free to express their political beliefs,” he stated.
In addition to addressing national issues, Mutharika turned his attention to the DPP itself, urging its members to unite and set aside personal grievances. He emphasized the importance of cooperation in rebuilding both the party and the nation. “There is too much childish behavior among our ranks, and this needs to stop. We must come together to work towards our common goals,” he said, underscoring the necessity for harmony within the party.
Mutharika’s remarks come at a crucial time as Malawi gears up for the 2025 elections. His call for transparency, free campaigning, and unity within the DPP highlights the growing political tensions in the country. As the election season approaches, Mutharika is positioning himself as a guardian of democratic principles, aiming to ensure that the electoral process remains fair and just.
The former president’s statements have sparked discussions across the political landscape, with many calling for vigilance in the upcoming elections to safeguard democracy in Malawi. With Mutharika’s vocal criticism of the current administration, the political climate is set to become increasingly charged as parties prepare for the challenges ahead.
As the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) prepares for its upcoming convention, George Chaponda has affirmed that Professor Peter Mutharika will continue as the party’s leader without facing any opposition. According to Chaponda, no other party members have shown interest in challenging Mutharika for the top position.
, George Chaponda has affirmed that Professor Peter Mutharika will continue as the party’s leader without facing any opposition
Chaponda praised Mutharika’s leadership, highlighting his effective governance during his tenure. “Professor Peter Mutharika is the only leader who has successfully managed this country, addressing critical issues such as hunger and economic challenges,” Chaponda stated.
The convention will solidify Mutharika’s position as the party’s presidential candidate, ensuring continuity in the party’s leadership for the upcoming elections.
Shadric Namalomba, the spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and a supporter of former President Peter Mutharika, has addressed the recent departure of Dr. Dalitso Kabambe from the party. Speaking to Zodiak Online, Namalomba stated that the decision to leave the party is a personal one and should be respected.
“Everyone has the right to leave a party and join another, just as individuals have the freedom to enter or exit relationships and marriages,” Namalomba said. He emphasized that Dr. Kabambe’s choice to leave the DPP is his own, and the party respects his decision.
Namalomba also refuted claims suggesting that Kabambe’s departure was motivated by Mutharika’s anticipated run for the 2025 elections. He clarified that the party had no internal issues with Kabambe’s departure, asserting that the reasons for Kabambe’s exit are personal and known to him alone.
This statement follows speculation that Kabambe’s move might be linked to internal party dynamics or disagreements over future political strategies. Namalomba’s comments aim to dispel such rumors and reaffirm the party’s stance on individual autonomy within its ranks.
Malawians are analysing and discussing Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and the incumbent President Reverend Lazarus Chakwera and his government everyday out there as campaign period gets close. This article takes us back to the campaign period in 2019 tripartite and 2020 fresh presidential elections respectively and sightly peeping through into the coming election year 2025.
Chakwera’s Hi-5
Reverend Lazarus Chakwera during campaign trail will take Malawians to the holy grail
First, President Reverend Lazarus Chakwera promised servant leadership. You are a servant leader when you focus on the needs of others before you consider your own. It is a longer-term approach to leadership, rather than a technique that you can adopt in specific situations. Therefore, you can use it with other leadership styles such as Transformational Leadership. Servant leadership also aims to develop leadership qualities in others. This leadership style requires an individual to demonstrate characteristics such as empathy, listening, stewardship, and commitment to the personal growth of others.
Secondly, Chakwera promised to unite Malawians. There are several factors that can unite people, including shared values, common goals, and mutual experiences. For example, a shared cultural heritage can unite people, as it provides a common identity and a sense of belonging. Uniting a divided people can be a complex and challenging task, but there are several strategies that can help. Here are a few suggestions: Foster open communication: Encourage all members of the group to listen to each other’s perspectives and concerns and create a safe space for open and respectful dialogue. If we do not unite, if we do not learn how to mutually, consciously, purposefully integrate within Humanity to integrate into Nature through similarity of form, we will not survive as we remain incompatible with Nature’s “iron laws” that sustain the balance and homeostasis life depends on. Some of the areas that unite us such as dance, food, art, and music, bring us together in harmony. Many are celebrations of life with the power to unite. Collective interests, hobbies and leisure pursuits are good examples of ways people pull together within likeminded fields.
Thirdly, the President said he would ensure that Malawians are going to prosper together under his government. Prospering Together. There are many firsts with Reverend. Lazarus Chakwera, the President of the Republic of Malawi. In his HI-5 Agenda, the ‘P’ is for “Prospering Together”, meaning that not only a small section of Malawians should prosper, but everyone. Never have we seen a statutory corporation calling for separate bids in equal measure, from the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the youths, women, and people with disabilities. When someone is prospering, it means being successful or fortunate to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish. President Reverend Lazarus Chakwera wanted Malawians to be or become successful, especially financially: Lots of microchip manufacturing companies were mentioned that they would be established at that time.
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera the day he appointed Chizuma to ACB
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Fourthly, Chakwera spoke strongly about ending corruption in Malawi. To end corruption, we promote transparency, accountability, and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. A lot more can be done to fight corruption in this country. Where do we start? Expose corrupt activities and risks. Keep the public sector honest, transparent, and accountable. Stop dishonest practices. Ensure public sector employees act in the public interest. Undetected and unchecked corruption in the public sector can cause severe damage including undermining public trust in government. Wasting public resources and money. Causing injustice through advantaging some at the e…
Preamble A serious debate has ensued following the expulsion of Secretary General Grezelder Jeffrey from the Democratic Progressive Party which the DPP.
Some people think The President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is too lenient to contain the situation. He was swindled of his government by the opposition, courts, and HRDC . Again, the insubordinate party members are also taking the party away from him. These are some of the comments shared on social media. Others believe The hate for APM is real and extreme. However, there’s a general feeling that The problem is that the courts in Malawi have created a situation whereby APM or DPP cannot act on any of its insubordinate officers in the party because by doing so the officers will go to court and get a relief. That is what happens and it is what has been happening.
justices Healey Potani, Mike Tembo, Dingiswayo Madise, Ivy Kamanga and Redson Kapindu
In other words the problems in DPP have been perpetuated by the courts, otherwise those that are causing havoc would have been dealt with long way back. Some are of the opinion that the president could have solved these differences long back by having a round table discussion with all concerned camps amicably once and for all.
Others are of the view that DPP is the only biggest party that can form the next government but there is a lot of “chinkulilano” insubordination. Whoever is not in touch with the president develops natural hatred towards Mutharika and his stewards. Some are under the impression that some people without names, just wake up and start accusing the president and the Mutharika just let it go.
Kondwani Nankhumwa
Other views suggest that Mutharika called for round table discussions already but the problem is that some party officials are afraid with the decision of APM standing again as that will mark the end of their relevance in party politics considering how they have been conducting themselves since the party came out of government. Some expect that those who disagree with the party and it’s leadership should simply leave and let peace prevail.
Others surmise that Mutharika needs to stop entertaining those who are calling for his come political back and allow those who are interested in taking over at party President do so through a fair and transparent process. There’s an anticipation that even what Grezelder is doing, is because courts are behind. She’s considered as one of the arrogant camp who are doing things in haste without proper scrutiny of administration procedures.
Some opinion suppose that Those who want the DPP back will vote for any candidate who will stand on the DPP ticket. The problem is, people seem to be afraid of those who surrounded APM during his previous presidency. Another perception suggests that the courts know that if DPP is left to solve their problems amicably then that would be the end of MCP. So it’s better to help keep the DPP with fights as MCP buys time.
Yet those who surrounded Arthur Peter Mutharika are Nankhumwa and Jeffrey included are now against him. The pain of betrayal is that those whom you make to become who they are today turn and team up against you, this is what Nankhumwa and Jeffrey are doing. While the 2025 Presidential election aims at booting out the current President, people should not only look at dislodging chakwera but also good governance and managing the economy thereafter. APM is aging let him rest and advice.
Dalitso Kabambe schools Chakwera on fiscal discipline
And I don’t see any candidate in DPP who can do that apart from APM. May be Kabambe and Msaka. Kondwani Nankhumwa is making himself irrelevant by being an ineffective Leader of the Opposition.
No wonder useless bills have been passed in parliament because we have some MPS that don’t even understand what is being discussed in parliament. A malawi nsanje ndi imene imatipweteka. Munthu amene akuchita bwino sitimufuna koma amafuna anthu woipa mitima anzawo.
After all courts are afraid of what DPP will do to them once it comes back to power. Ma amendment of electoral law kumachitika mu parliament kenako kuyamba kumawa panga fight atadutsa kale zowopsa kwambiri.
Nankhumwa is greedy if you can analyse his interview with Zodiak on the same you can see that he is a person who wants a big position without any leadership capacity.
My opinion What should happen to bring infighting in the DPP to an end? Convention in 2024 is the lasting solution to all these squabbles. Fortunately, the year is just around the corner and soon, we shall see how it goes. My own opinion is that There’s a general problem of insubordination by some members in DPP today. This arrogance started way back in 2018 when the Democratic Progressive Party was still in government but many people didn’t see this division then.
The disgruntled DPP members tried very hard to work against their own party to make it lose the 2019 elections so that they could later take the party away from Arthur Peter Mutharika which they failed as the DPP was declared winner in that election. Unfortunately, DPP lost government in the 2020 fresh Presidential election after a court case in which Chakwera complained that the election was marred with several irregularities. The election was done under very strange circumstances during which a 50+1 majority was introduced in the opinion of the constitutional court at the time of judgement.
Now, a party Secretary General needs to understand the hierarchy between her office and the Party President and the general administration of the party. The current fired Secretary General, Grezelder Jeffrey doesn’t understand her own office administration. Grezelder Jeffrey is incompetent and does not even understand the DPP constitution nor can she think clearly administratively. Even her communication is generally bad and a great challenge.
The position of Secretary General is similar to that of the Chief Executive Officer. That’s why the DPP recently made some amendments to its constitution that from now onwards for one to be a party official, the entry point will be Masters degree because some of these so called leaders that are there today are just full of chaos (phwanya phwanya). The DPP President has had a round table discussion on different occasions but some members keep going to court. If the courts could allow DPP solve their matters alone and not through the courts, some of these nose makers would have been sent leaving long time ago.
Finally, Nankhumwa has been fighting to maintain the position of leader of opposition which the DPP never chose him. Some people may think The DPP President is entertaining all this but that’s not the case. APM does not entertain this nonsense if you have been following the events very carefully. On the contrary, Everything is disturbed by the courts by entertaining unruly members. As of now, people want the opposition to dislodge Chakwera and put back the economy on track.
Ageing is not a problem, after all from experience Malawians have seen less than what they expected from the so called young and energetic leaders. They don’t need someone who is always wearing expensive suits and taking photos, making empty speeches, traveling and spending much of our earned taxes in hotels. People want someone who can deliver. Age is nothing but just a number.
MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera is set to appoint three former ruling Democratic Progress Party (DPP) gurus in his anticipated new cabinet which he will dub ‘cabinet of national unity’, we can reveal.
Our credible information indicates that the inclusion of the three namely Chimwemwe Chipungu, Bright Msaka and Joseph Mwanamvekha will effectively lead to a longer term ‘electoral relationship’ between Chakwera’s Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the DPP.
The broker of the deal is Chakwera’s powerful Chief of Staff Prince Kapondamgaga who arranged a meeting in December 2020 between Chakwera and DPP leader and former President Peter Mutharika in Mangochi where the negotiations for a working relationship between the two parties started.
We can also reveal that Chakwera and Mutharika are set to meet on Tuesday in Lilongwe privately taking advantage of the Covid-19 low capacity activities at Kamuzu Palace.
Our information which has been independently verified by people from both camps indicates that Chakwera and Mutharika agreed on the working pact during the famous Chakwera visit to Mutharika’s retirement home in Mangochi in December 2020.
Among the issues that the two leaders agreed and will finalize during the Tuesday meeting in Lilongwe include the fielding of Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dalitso Kabambe as runningmate to Chakwera in 2025 elections. Kabambe recently joined the DPP and is being touted as Mutharika’s favourite to succeed him as DPP leader.
Mutharika is said to have pleaded with Chakwera to unfreeze his bank accounts and not charge him with any crime on the K5 billion cement duty scandal.
The two leaders also agreed that some of DPP sympathizers should remain in their positions in government and that those who have been recently arrested on various graft charges should have either their cases delayed or frustrated until they are thrown out by the courts.
True to the agreement, government has renewed contracts of well-known DPP cadets namely Zacchaeus Meke as Postmaster General at Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC), Rhoda Misomali as Chief Executive Officer of Airport Developments Limited (ADL), Symon Mandala as Director General of Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) and Hellen Buluma who will soon be promoted to Chief Executive Officer at National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma).
We can also reveal that the ‘steering committee’ of the alliance agreement consist of Kapondamgaga on the MCP side and Brown Mpinganjira and Joseph Mwanamvekha on the DPP side.
The committee is expected to meet this weekend in Lilongwe in preparation for the Chakwera-Mutharika meeting on Tuesday next week.
The nation is yet to witness on how the electoral alliance will work on
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Former President Peter Mutharika has been vindicated on stiff measures his leadership put to contain Covid-19 pandemic with scourge of its second wave early December 2020.
Mutharika stepped in on Saturday, January 9, 2021 to to fill a leadership vacuum over rising cases of the virus as President Lazarus Chakwera was quite.
In a brief Facebook post, Mutharika urged Malawians to wash hands, mask up and avoid crowded places.
Come Sunday, January 10, President Chakwera repeated on what his predecessor said urging Malawians to mask up.
The nation expected more on the president but instead he advocated for 21 days fasting against the pandemic.
In his nation address Chakwera urged Malawians to intensify prayer to God for mercies on the pandemic.
“Let us intensify our prayers to God for his mercy to come down to our deliverance. I have personally joined our church in a program of 21-day fasting and prayer, and I encourage this nation to call on God. Wherever you are, as you fast and pray, God is able to do more than we can,” said Chakwera.
Last year in July, Chakwera also called on religiously inclined people in Malawi to join him in three days of prayer and fasting against the spread of Covid-19.
But prior towards June 23 Fresh Presidential elections Chakwera failed to advocate Covid-19 measures while former President Joyce Banda said there was no Covid-19.
On Saturday, Malawi registered a record high of 381 new COVID-19 cases and also a record high of 12 new deaths.
Cumulatively, as of January 9, 2021, Malawi had recorded 8,306 cases including 220 deaths out of 94601 tests.
FIRING GREZELDER JEFFREY IS A BIG MISTAKE: MUTHARIKA AGAIN FAILING TO READ THE WRITING ON THE WALL
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The once Mighty DPP is now on the verge of collapse with Peter Mutharika at the helm. Mutharika does not know how to decipher and accommodate dissenting views. That is why Mutharika deemed Callista Mutharika’s views about his inability to lead DPP and the call for new blood. This eventually led to a growing faction in DPP which developed into the now UTM led by Saulos Chilima.
Prior to the 2019 elections Mutharika disregarded formidable party gurus like Chimunthu Banda in his choice for a running mate, he against all conventional wisdom opted for little known Chimulirenji, a choice which further weakened the party and raised more questions about his leadership acumen.
His 2019 victory was contested in court, despite his continuous refuting of the court proceedings as a judicial coup and subsequently losing the case in court, he still lived in denial maintaining that he had won.
When the Constitutional court gave its judgement on the Election case, we among others repeatedly indicated that Chilima and UTM was the missing part for DPPs victory in a 50+1 set-up. Chilima at Masintha rally said he was open to partner with UDF, MCP or DPP. In a blatant feat of pride Mutharika trashed calls to get Chilima alongside instead he opted for Atupele Muluzi and UDF, which was a weaker partner and party, respectively. Meanwhile Saulos Chilima had no choice but to go the MCP route to paradise by partnering with Lazarus Chakwera. The combined forces of the TONSE alliance was too much to handle for DPP. Within the same troubling times for DPP Mutharika continued his onslaught on Judiciary accusing it of a judicial coup, and subsequently sending the Chief Justice on leave pending retirement. The judiciary disputed this and demonstrated across the country.
Mutharika, he shook things up for Mutharika whose image was tainted by HRDC mudslinging demonstrations, the election case outcome, reports about his ailing health, old age, and waning leadership acumen. Contrary to expectation, Mutharika made no show on the campaign trail, though he had promised DPP supporters’ months earlier that Malawians will see a campaign never seen in Southern Africa. Mutharika missing in action led to a myriad speculation and portrayed a leader incapable to handle demanding affairs of state. He was destined to lose with a big margin, his arrogance and pride eventually resulted in a humbling loss of the mighty DPP to Tonse Alliance last July.
Now amidst calls for him to resign from the DPP Leadership as Party President, Mutharika wants to cling on. His own loyal Secretary General Grezelder Jeffrey joined the echoes for the need an interim leadership convention. Mutharika is not ready to let go of the DPP, neither does he read the writing on the wall. He fires Grezelder the loyal soldier of the mighty DPP. This woman is the one who galvanized support for Mutharika and fought the biggest and the hardest to save Mutharika, firing Jeffrey is a grave mistake which will send the DPP into deeper oblivion. Grezelder has put her foot down that she is going nowhere. Change has come to DPP. Mutharika must reciprocate or witness mass Exodus of supporters and MPs into TONSE alliance parties.
Former Malawi President has found time after losing the Presidency in a judiciary coup to enjoy and relax. A great picture has surfaced with the Former President Peter Mutharika having some fun time with his wife, Gertrude, and some grandchildren at his house in Mangochi.
According to DPP supporters His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika wishes all Malawians a blessed weekend from his Villa Mutharika in Mangochi.
So, to those who were worried about the Former President He appears well and relaxed.
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