In the ongoing convention of the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), President Lazarus Chakwera stands unchallenged—a foregone conclusion in this political spectacle. But as the sun sets and the night unfolds, the real contest begins. The battle for the 1st Deputy President is set to ignite, with Kezzie Msukwa, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, Vitumbuko Mumba, Ahmad Dassu, and Moses Kumkuyu all vying for the coveted position.
For the 2nd Deputy President slot, the contest is equally fierce, as Abida Mia and a contender known as Hassan prepare to face off. However, the most intense showdown is expected for the Secretary General position, where Eisenhower Mkaka, Simplex Chithyola, Richard Chimwendo Banda, and Chris Chaima Banda will clash in a high-stakes contest.
As the nation watches with bated breath, the question looms—who will the delegates choose to lead? The stakes are sky-high, prompting President Chakwera to condemn the distribution of money among delegates, likening it to vote-buying. He urged delegates to elect only those truly capable of contributing to the party’s future. The President also dismissed claims of endorsements by any candidates, branding such assertions as outright lies.
The curtain is about to rise on the real drama of the convention, and the political arena is set for a night of intense rivalry and high tension.
