The northern political wind has changed—and it is blowing red. Mzimba, the unofficial “rain gauge” of northern political sentiment, erupted into a sea of red and jubilation today as President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera stormed Emufeni Headquarters with a triumphant rally that sent shockwaves across Malawi’s political landscape.
The message is now crystal clear: The North has thrown its weight behind the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and the effect is nothing short of a political earthquake. What was once a region seen as a battleground has transformed overnight into a firm fortress for Chakwera, following his tactical masterstroke of choosing Vitumbiko Mumba—a youthful, intelligent, and northern-born running mate—who has ignited political excitement among northern voters.
The President, addressing a mammoth crowd that looked more like a declaration of victory than a campaign stop, told supporters:
“I didn’t want them to patch the road before I came. I wanted to see with my own eyes what people are facing, because I believe real leadership listens and acts.”
It was more than a campaign event. It was a show of force. The rally drew thousands, overflowing with energy, colour, music, and unwavering chants of ‘Chakwera! Chakwera!’. Political analysts have begun describing this as the MCP’s defining moment in the 2025 race—a visible indicator that the “50% plus one” first-round win is no longer a dream, but a marching reality.
Vitumbiko Mumba, the man at the centre of this northern political storm, was quick to remind the crowd:
“What we see here must be turned into votes on 16 September. Let’s not just show up at rallies, let’s show up at the ballot box.”
Indeed, this was more than politics. It was momentum. It was movement.
The psychological blow dealt to the opposition—particularly the DPP—cannot be overstated. With such euphoria across the north, strategists from rival camps must now be confronting an uncomfortable truth: Chakwera has locked the North, and with it, holds the keys to State House once again.
If today’s crowd is a thermometer, then the political temperature for MCP is feverishly high. With every step, every cheer, and every chant, the message grows louder:
“Chakwera is not just campaigning—he’s conquering.”
This was not merely a rally.
It was a red wave warning: the North has spoken—and it’s echoing all the way to the ballot box.
