In politics, alliances are supposed to be like ropes braided together—stronger when united. But what the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its supposed partners have woven ahead of the September 16 polls is nothing more than a tangled mess of dry grass—easily scattered by the political winds.
The DPP, once a mighty political machine, is now clutching at straws. Their newly announced alliance with the so-called “Northern block” is not only laughable but tragically pointless. If this is their strategy to return to power, then they are chasing shadows at high noon. The alliance is like a drum that makes noise but carries no rhythm—plenty of headlines but no political heartbeat.
Let’s call a spade a spade: this DPP-led alliance is not with serious national players, but with individuals—Khumbo Kachali, Frank Mwenifumbo, and Dr. Madhlopa. These names are more famous for political musical chairs than for electoral impact. Their “parties” shift between being family gatherings and briefcase operations, visible only when elections are near. Malawi deserves better than alliances built on nostalgia and name-dropping.
To make matters worse, Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), one of the oldest political brands in the North, has already begun distancing itself from the DPP coalition. Spokesperson Annie Maluwa made it clear: no formal alliance exists yet. And even if AFORD eventually joins hands with the People’s Party (PP), what political weight does that add? PP is a ship that sank long ago. Joyce Banda, once handed the presidency by fate, left no legacy strong enough to ride back into State House. When your own son can’t win your home constituency, that’s not just political fatigue—it’s political expiration.
This circus only confirms one thing: the opposition is not ready. Instead of building a grand, united front capable of dislodging the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), they are dividing their votes like gamblers spreading weak cards across the table. And in this confusion, MCP marches on confidently, like a lion undisturbed by the barking of stray dogs.
President Lazarus Chakwera and the MCP do not need to shout. Their track record and organizational muscle speak louder than opposition pressers and midnight coalitions. As things stand, Chakwera is poised to secure the 50%+1 threshold with ease. The writing is on the wall—and it’s written in bold red ink.
In the political forest, it is not the monkey that makes the most noise that becomes king—it is the one with the clearest path and strongest following. And in 2025, that path leads straight to MCP and Chakwera.
Malawians are watching. They are not blind. They know that a confused opposition cannot offer clarity in leadership. You don’t build a winning team by recycling past mistakes. And you don’t defeat a sitting government with alliances that look like farewell parties.
Let the ballots decide—but if this is the best the opposition can offer, then the State House gates should remain open for Chakwera’s return.
