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PDM committee defects to People’s Party

By Catherine Chimzimu, Nyasa Times

January 31, 2012   ·   61 Comments

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The entire Mzuzu district committee of the beleaguered Peoples’ Development Movement (PDM) led by Bulukutu Chirwa has resigned and joined Peoples’ Party of State Vice President Joyce Banda.

Chirwa said their move to PP is an indication that the party is advocating sound policies.

He said he had no doubt that come 2014, PP will be in government.

“In fact we have started campaigning in all areas in the district so that all votes should be for Madam Banda,” Chirwa said.

But PDM Spokesperson Musenga Mulungu told Nyasa Times that the people who have defected were nonentities in PDM.

“Just analyse the whole group and you will see that none has even a JCE certificate. Those people do not understand the ideals and ideology of PDM. In fact it is good riddance,” Mulungu said.

Former PDM Secretary General Harry Mkandawire ditched the party in December 2011 and joined Peoples’ Party (PP).

Announcing his resignation at a PP rally at Mzimba Boma, Mkandawire said PDM had no chance to unseat DPP in 2014.

Mkandawire, who helped found PDM, was a major benefactor to the party’s coffers particularly during the Rumphi Central bye elections which Aford won.

Tags: Harry Mkandawire, Joyce Banda, Msenga Mulungu, Mzuzu, PDM, People’s Party

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   Aston Cheyo Nyondo Says:

   February 2nd, 2012 at 1:43 pm

   
   

   I agree PDM will do well without unprinipled people. Proudly Lhomwe is right. The North needs a sound and stable political base. Just like the South has UDF. I think PP and DPP likely will be a commets that shine only for a while then it is seen no more. The Centre has MCP. That is how politics works A national party in a divided Malawi? In your world of make-believe. The South and the Centre with large populations do not think that way. They know politics better PDM will survive and thrive. The party has no baggage as is PP. Those who truly want a New Malawi will align with a party like PDM. It is those who are not keen on using politics to enrich themselves I enter politics because I desire to contribute towards making Malawi a truly free, democratic and prosperous country. A good country for all. I think this is what PDM desires. With God’s blessing we of unselfish goals for our country shall thrive. Will win in the end Like 2 Reply

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