DPP unveils Ngwenya candidate in Lilongwe by-election
The governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday unveiled its parliamentary candidate for the forthcoming October 17 by-election in Lilongwe City South East Constituency, Reuben Ngwenya.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) called for a by-election in the constituency after the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal ordered a re-run following the nullification of the May 20 2014 Tripartite Elections that declared DPP’s Bentley Namasasu winner.
The elections were contested in court by MCP candidate UlemuMsungama who argued there were irregularities in the elections.
Msungama was again chosen to represent MCP in the by-elections.
During a political campaigh rally in the constituency, DPP Secretary General Greselder Jeffrey handed over a certificate to Ngwenya, , a former diplomat at the Malawi Embassy in Japan, as a sign of welcoming him into DPP fold.
Wa Jeffrey also handed over a maize mill to Ngwenya, saying people of in the constituency should be accorded opportunity to meal their maize free of charge.
The DPP secretary general said she will distribute one maize mill to every candidate during the forth coming by elections.
Wa Jeff also commended former Member of Parliament Bentley Namasasu for withdrawing from the race.
“I am very happy that Namasasu has withdrawn from his earlier intentions where he wanted to contest here and instead he has decided to pave way for his brother Ngwenya, this is very commendable and this is sign of maturity,”said Wa Jeffrey.
Ngwenya promised to transform lives of people in the area.
“I have already started developing the area and I will not wait to be elected,” said Ngwenya.
Ngwenya said he has already started grading roads , maintaining water kiosks, and doing other different development projects.
He has since promised to launch mobile clinics in the constituency since following the revelation that out of all city constituency, it is only this one which has no hospital.
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ZACHAMBA!!!!!! TRYING TO INFLUNCE VOTES WITH MAIZE MILL.. WHY WAS THISMAIZE MILL NOT GIVEN LAST YEAR. ZACHAMBA BASI
So it was true that MEC postponed bye election last time to pave way for this Ngwenya guy? Malawi sazathekanzo. By the way Bwana akufuna kuimilawa ndiwoyendela kapena amakhala konko ku Constituency? Tired of Ma MP oyendela, they easily forgot to walk with their people.
Mr who told you that it is an MP’s duty to grade roads.This is corruption.
Vidyeleni vimbava va DPP. Mugayitse aliyense 10 bags before vote. Then Vote Msungama. Msungama MP October 18
KKKKKKK. Desparation for votes at its best. People should not be fooled by Maize Mill donation made by DPP. This maize mill is there just to fool the people in this constituency. How many DPP Mps are operating maize mills for free in this country after 2014 elections? Malawians are not fools. They know when someone is fooling them.
DPP fielding a cash gater sorry. Msungama to sail without problems