Barely days before Malawians head to the ballot to reaffirm President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s mandate, momentum is surging from the Northern Region, where calls are intensifying to shift his swearing-in and inauguration ceremonies to Mzuzu.
A memorandum signed by the Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) Regional Organising Secretary for the North, Clifford Mwambyale, underscores the overwhelming sentiment in the region that this historic event must be hosted in the North. The proposal argues that Mzuzu stands as the most fitting venue to celebrate what is anticipated to be a landslide victory for Chakwera.
“This significant national event in the North will be a befitting token to a region that is geared to vote overwhelmingly for His Excellency Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera,” the memorandum reads, reflecting the groundswell of enthusiasm across all six districts of the Northern Region.
Political analysts suggest that the demand reflects more than mere symbolism—it is a declaration of the North’s pivotal role in securing the President’s re-election. By anchoring the nation’s attention on Mzuzu, the Chakwera camp signals gratitude while sending a clear message of political inclusivity and national unity.
For many in the North, the inauguration in Mzuzu would not only mark a victory for Chakwera but also a political triumph for the region itself, cementing its reputation as a decisive force in Malawi’s electoral politics.
As anticipation builds, all eyes are now on whether the President’s inner circle will heed the Northern Region’s rallying call, turning Mzuzu into the epicentre of Malawi’s democratic celebration.
