Kasangadzi, Dowa — April 28, 2025—In a charged atmosphere brimming with political anticipation and rising stakes, all preparations have been finalized for today’s MCP primaries in newly demarcated Kasangadzi Constituency, under the jurisdiction of Traditional Authority Dzoole in Dowa District.
The spotlight is firmly fixed on an electrifying contest for the parliamentary seat, which has drawn a formidable lineup of candidates, each poised to sway the hearts and minds of the 2,007 registered voters across 213 polling centers. At the heart of this fiercely competitive race stands George Jivasoni Kadzipatike, the astute Legal Affairs Director of the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), alongside Abraham Liwonde Chibwe, the MCP’s dynamic Central Region Spokesperson — both political heavyweights whose presence has injected fresh urgency and excitement into the race. They are joined by spirited challengers Pilirani Chikombole and Chikondi Mercy, whose grassroots campaigns have added yet another layer of intrigue to an already tense political showdown.
Equally compelling is the contest for the ward councillor position, where Gilbert Kadziwotche Fungulani, Lenard Kafumbula, Richard Kasanje, and Elija Perfect Tepeka are all battling for political ascendancy at the local government level — a contest that promises to reshape the community’s leadership landscape for years to come.
According to political analysts closely monitoring the dynamics in Dowa, the contest between Liwonde and Kadzipatike is too close to call, with the electoral pendulum swinging precariously between the two. “It is a political cliffhanger,” one seasoned analyst remarked, noting the deep-rooted loyalties, strategic alliances, and last-minute campaign maneuvers that could ultimately tilt the balance.
The stakes could not be higher. As the sun rises over Kasangadzi today, an air of suspense and expectation grips the electorate. By tonight, the ballots will tell the story — and in doing so, may very well alter the political calculus far beyond the boundaries of Traditional Authority Dzoole.
