Atupele Muluzi speaks against being endorsed as UDF torchbearer: “Its against my democratic values.”
Former United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi says his endorsement as the party’s torchbearer in next year’s elections is against democratic values.
His comment comes after the party’s National Executive Committee-NEC reportedly endorsed him during a political rally at Makalanga CCAP Ground in Blantyre last weekend.
Writing on his Facebook page, Muluzi said actions undermine the essence of democracy and diminish the authority of political party elective conferences and aspirations of other individuals seeking the presidential role.
“It is imperative to highlight that the idea of the UDF NEC endorsing me as a Presidential Candidate is contrary to democratic values. Such actions not only undermine the essence of democracy but also diminish the authority of political party elective conferences and the aspirations of other individuals seeking the presidential role.
“It is crucial that we uphold and promote intra-party democracy within our political organizations. Let us work together to strengthen democracy within our parties and uphold the values that form the foundation of our political system,” he said.
He added that he made the decision to step down as president of UDF two years ago to ensure a fair and level playing field for all candidates vying for positions, including the presidency, at the UDF Convention in August 2024, adding that as a firm believer in democracy, he stands by the principles that guide our political processes.
UDF NEC officials are yet to comment on Muluzi’s sentiments.
The development comes as UDF is expected to hold its elective convention in August this year.
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That guy is naturally matured over my expectations, how many politicians in Malawi can do such a bravery, pavement
He should not cheat us as if we are small kids.He is too much interested in this thats why his NEC mentioned him.This is a family party and no one apart from him can stand.
Let him not try to bluff us as if he is a true democratic person as he trying to make us believe, if he is true to his word let him categorically refuse that he is not willing to lead the party again to pave way for the others. Let him learn to accept the reality that under him the party has collapsed and if he chooses to lead it again as its president whether through convention or nomination fact will remain the same
Maluzi thinks a statesman. I like the way he has demonstrated. Time has come other leaders must emulate this amazing caliber.
Big hand to Atupere Muluzi. Imagine he is still young and energetic but thinks the way Democratic heroes.
Let him be so, who else can take over from moneyton Muluzi family? UDF is theirs.
This is a mature approach to Democratic values. Let the elective conference choose their preferred leader in an open and transparent manner. Other aspirants should be given an opportunity to stand.
Kkkk ndale zafikapa,how can the NEC convene the meeting and endorse you without your knowledge.Kungofuna kuoneka as a democratic person kuti muoneke osiyana ndi a DPP ndi mcp yet same blood.After all nobody can scramble for presidency position in UDF ,it’s a family party and it is obvious kuti president wake akhala Atupele Muluzi.There was/is Lilian Patel but the way you treated her was as if she is a stranger,and having faced pressure from the party supporters,she gave up.Atupele anasiya dala ndale cholinga chisaoneke ngati UDF sichipani cha family yet he already knew that he can easily reclaim his leadership from Patel