Chakwera at war with MCP establishment and its grass roots: Judge Kachale sees ‘serious issues’ of disputes
Leader of opposition in parliament, Lazarous Chakwera is at war with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) establishment and its grass roots on two fronts as High Court Judge Chifundo Kachale has said there are “serious disputes” over the party holding a convention to elect its leadership.
The Judge has since advised that witnesses must be tried orally and be cross examined in the case before the High Court on the bitter divisions in the Chakwera-led MCP.
Some MCP members wanted to hold a convention to remove the Chakwera from the party leadership. They accuse the opposition leader of nepotism in his selection of party leaders and inconsistency in implementing the party’s constitution.
However, Judge Kachale later set aside the application.
Initially, according to the The Nation newspaper report on Wednesday, the case which was held in chambers, was going to hear affidavits of the applicants who would then be cross examnined.
However, after careful consideration, Kachale ruled that all members, who are more than eight, must be heard orally and be cross examined.
Lawyer representing MCP, Wapona Kita, confirmed the development and said the matter has been moved to July 11, and is expected to run up to the 13th.
“On these days, we are going to hear the witnesses testify and we will cross examine them based on what they will say. The judge feels the case has some serious issues of disputes and cannot proceed,” Kita said.
On his part, lawyer representing the applicants, Wesley Namasala, refused to comment when contacted.
The disgruntled members have been holding press conferences telling members of the party have been holding their positions positions unconstitutionally, allegations that MCP has refuted.
Kodi nkhani ili apa ikugwirizana bwanji ndi DPP? Kodi aliyense akabiba mnyumba mwake azingonamizira DPP? Chipani cha DPP pamene pali chinsinsi chake simungadziwepo, timadziwapo tokha. Inu ngakhale mumtame Chakwera wanuyo, tapitani ku Ntcheu and beyond South mukafunse amene anthu akumudziwa between Chakwera and John Tembo, people will say John Tembo for either good reasons or not. Meaning to say, this Chakwera guy is just a bedroom politician. Musovenge a MCP.
My friend Lazarus, just go back and repent at ur church Assemblies of God…apo biii…ur end will come with shame..
I don’t support Jumbe, Kabwira nor Kaliwo. I don’t even support any of the guys going to court. The problem I see here is the weakness in leadership Hon Chakwera has displayed since elections in 2014. Because of that people have taken advantage. Since that time Chakwera has done little to inspire confidence and build the party. He has no idea where to start from. If he had shown strong leadership even these so called new appointments would not have infuriated people to this level. But to date Chakwera has been slow, indicisive, unstrategic and has shown a lack of… Read more »
Yes. oChakwera thinks he’s sophisticated; more advanced in how he looks at things than the average MCP member, even his MPs. He thinks his (flawed) American accent will carry him over the hurdle, into Sanjika. He should be told that he can’t get there without doing the dirty work: sitting down on the floor, pa khonde (on the patio), and facing villagers in the eye. And not exhibiting fake concerns. oChakwera has not demonstrated even the slightest interest in retail politics. He’s used to bossing church members; no questions asked. Too bad, he could have understudies as an MP first,… Read more »
Chakwera is now the only hope for Malawi otherwise this DPP will bring us to zero. The DPP is devilish, they want to stay in power through witchcraft and crookedness but surely will they not succeed.
hahahah…school me, in what sense are u linking this article to DPP?
Kungoti MCP yatha ma plan. If the party had several of the likes of Felix Jumbe, this country would have gone very far. Si zoona zimene ma diehard mukunena monga Bwampini uyu akuzitcha Koma Kumeneko kuti God wants Laza judas the Iscariot. Musamayese kuti Mulungu ndi atsibweni anu. Zimenezo mai wa maloko uja adanenapo kuti Mulungutu wasankha ine, lero ali kuti.
Koma Kumeneko,do you have real human instincts in you? Are you convinced that the High Priest can rule Malawi under the slogan of the MCP?And which Malawians want the high priest to rule our country? Even God would not lay his right hand on Chakwera’s head for simple reason that he Chakwera betrayed the kingdom of God and joined the kingdom of evil for his personal luxuries.How idiotic he is to think that the people of Malawi have so lately,forgotten all the atrocities committed by the barbaric Young Pioneers? Does he think that the sons and daughters of Dick Matenje,Aaron… Read more »
Unfortunately MCP does not accept these facts. They believe people have forgiven them for their atrocities. To make matters worse, Chakwera is not making any attempt to reconcile with the north and south to woo support for 2019 while his competitor is doing just that in the north and center. Pa mawa afuna adzanenenso kuti abeledwa, aaaaaaah! poor Chakwera, poor emuCP.
DPP fired Kalilani as secretary general, who is in court for this? These MCP district commissioners will regret together with their cooridinators Jessie Kabwira & Gustav Kaliwo. Let them join DPP peacefully not causing problems in MCP. Its a fact that whoever will be presidential candidate for DPP will face Dr Laz with convention or no convention. Malawians wants Dr Laz to rule this country God wants Dr Laz to take out satanic behaviour , evrerybody wants Dr Laz to sort out devil spirit engulfing the nation ranging from floods , hunger and killings of people with albinism.
Who says Malawi wants dark days of mcp back.? Liar
Chakwera achoke baasi. oChakwera’s nepotism and dictatorial tendencies are approaching Kamuzu’s at their zenith. And this case may drag on for a while yet, and as time gets closer to the next elections, prospects for MCP will get dimmer. Kabwila-Kapasula should stay put in MCP: the Party thought she was a big catch! Zosekesa izi (Kikiest). She should ruffle feathers there; big ruffle. And see if the Party will change, and truly become democratic, like DPP and UDF. She should just endure the big demotion to the back row, and use that as cover for her to champion the much… Read more »
I think lawyers are just after money. The lawyer for the disgruntled MCP members should have advised his clients that a convention is held every five years. Chakwera was elected at a convention for 5 years. So these memebrs should wait. But the lawyer just wants money. There is not issue here. A good lawyer advises clients and not to rush for money.
True, Mambala
This is the work of DPP. A convection is held every 5 years not every year.
Chakwera simuthananaye you are just making him more popular
Zoona, sangathane naye amenewa. Chakwera is a true leader. Akungotaya naye nthawi yao pachabe. Chakwera ndi boma kuyambira 2019.
This is Malawi where the devil is even awarded for doing evil things. Who doesn’t know that this the brainchild of DPP to destabilise MCP? Komatu wina samaliza bwino? Ohoo!