Four Malawi opposition parties form electoral alliance: To announce torch bearer Monday
An opposition alliance consisting of four political parties namely UTM Party, Peoples Party (PP), Alliance for Democracy (Aford) and Tikonze Progressive Party has been formed and will name its torch bearer on Monday in the capital Lilongwe.
A joint statement issued by the parties made available to Nyasa Times on Friday comes barely 24 hours after Vice President and UTM Party president Saulos Chilima announced at a news conference in Lilongwe on Wednesday that his party was in talks with other opposition parties for a possible electoral alliance.
“We, the members of UTM, People’s Party (‘PP’), Alliance for Democracy (‘AFORD’) and Tikonze Progressive Movement (‘TPM’), (hereinafter ‘the Parties’) acting through our duly elected leaders; Hereby announce the formation of an electoral alliance between the Parties for the purposes of contesting in the May 2019 Tripartite Elections,” reads the statement in part.
“The parties have agreed to support one presidential candidate who shall be announced on Monday, 4thFebruary, 2019 at Bingu International Conference Centre at 9:30am,” adds the statement signed by UTM President Saulos Chilima, former president and PP leader Joyce Banda, Aford president Enock Chihana and Tikonze movement interim vice president Mark Katsonga.
The parties said they decided to go into an electoral alliance after appreciating the undoubted importance of unity among all Malawians, irrespective of political persuasions, to the attainment of this country’s development goals and recognizing that cooperation between well-meaning and unselfish Malawians sharing common political ideologies and interests is indispensable and in the interests of ordinary Malawians.
The parties also said another reason for the electoral alliance is that they realized that there is a groundswell for support united front among Malawians discontented with the sad state of affairs in this country.
“Further details of the electoral alliance shall be announced at the aforesaid press conference which shall be addressed by the undersigned leaders of the Parties,” concludes the statement.
Political commentators have hailed the move taken by the four parties saying this is the only way that would defeat the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the May 21 tripartite elections.
They say the alliance will bring together “different lifestyles and political opinions” under democratic principles for sustainable development in Malawi.
Chilima’s plan is to get a share of cashgate’s money..at least now u know that u can’t fit Malawi
Akweni Kaliati, apatu pamodzi ndi akulu akulu a chi katolika, chalichi chanu, monga a Bishopu Msosa’wo mwangomusokoneza mutu mwana wa eni! Wakhumudwa chifukwa wakumana nazo.
Monga wanenelamo ndemanga @ Ndangodutsamo, nanga “coalition” imeneyi itheka poti nonse mumakhumbana posachedwa pompa? Zitheka bwa?
Udf babies except Katsonga. Udf gave birth to nda, dpo, pp, LP, ppm (aleke Banda), and utm ndi mdzukulu wa udf. Don’t forget Enock Katola Phiri now Chihana stood as a candidate for udf in Kasungu Central in 2004. Do we have to trust these frustrated useless politicians. A Malawi nusapuse nazo izi ndi hard core thieves. Pitala ndi uyu akuti bridge 180 km. Pitala ndi uyu amati Chipembere was sentenced to Zomba Central Hospital with hard labour. Pitala ndi uyu amati let ne warning you. Is Pitala mentally sound and is turning into a child again? Wakalamba. Pitala ndi uyu akuba zambiri through Zameer. Amayi nga cashgate.
Kikiki ka alliance ka babby chilima and his ex-VPs komvetsa chisoni zedi. Muwonakuti mupanga bwanji otherwise DPP ikuphwasamulani the way it won over the MCP-UDF alliance afew years ago.
Shame shall be upon bishop msusa come 21May for giving this babby chilima false hopes. Muwona za Fayulu chaka chino.
DPP Booma!
I am titally dissappointed with you SCK I liked you plan for Malawi.But you are not walking the talk hence,I have with drawn my vote.You not principled.
Zachamba basi. So Callista now has to work with Mandasi woman they used to blame for Bingus Death. Kabwira used to say JB is the most useless president we have ever had. Kaliati and midnight six did not want JB to takeover as president and lets not get started on how Kaliati and Kabwila went at each other at parliament and in Papers. Ralph Kasambara, a friend of SKC and supporter of UTM was used as cashgate scapegoat by JB mpaka ku Zomba prison. JB, Kaliati and them during Bingu’s first term amvekele Chilumpha treason. So now we have an alliance of three frustrated VP’s and we think their mission is to save Malawians. On top of that Kaliati’s husband is still a DPP MP and DPP member. Akumacheza chani kuchipinda? Bola Ras sure.
Nkhanira nkhanira
So that means we should forget all the promises made before by each of those candidates? As a coalition will require a compromise and blend of manifesto promises.
I thought skc told us not to expect any alliance and to win it alone, and no VP for him to avoid VP-P conflicts? Now this? Should we take him seriously?
Ana achepa
Saulosi Chilima wapusitsa anthu apa. Zowona a Kaliati mwavomera zopusa ngati izi? Zowona a Masangwi mwatheka? A Kabwila mwabira phulusa. Enock Katola Phiri akuthandizani chiyani? Chilumpha mwakamufukula kuti. Kungoti dpp yakuzunzani as VPs Mwati mukumane to make an alliance of frustrated vice presidents. Did you consult with with Kaliati, Willet Karonga, Jesse Kabwira, Newton Kambala, Lucius Banda etc.? I can see many going back to party of thieves dpp. Many will come to MCP which is the hope of Malawians.
Kkkkkkkkk koma abale alliance yake yotani? Poti pamenepo chipani chikuwoneka ndi chimodzi, chilima matama onse aja kuwopa kuyima wekha, LEGENI ija ili kuti? Akunyenyerani limodzi muwona
Is this Joyce bandas residence
President akhale SKC vice masten JB after 10 years masten pachiongolero osaopa muwina a malawi tatopa nazo izi tili nazo panozi ngakhale enafe tili alomwe koma idzi zatopesa wathu anali Bingu osati zinazi
Lets wait and see how this alliance is going to be unveiled. Dont underrate moves by Chilima. Actually he has shown that he is negotiable. What remains here is to choose a strong VP. Indications are clear that its only MCP which will go alone since DPP will partner UDF.
Uku tomatillos kutha mapulani. How many followers has Katsonga has? How many followers has Chihana? Kikikiki. So Joyce Banda will be running mate of Chilima. Woooh. DPP sizocheza eti mpaka mafumu nose amachita Chilima aja atha. Any you have done better, so you can end the third or fourth in the coming elections. No chances of winning for this coalition.
Rather than the alliance bringing together “different lifestyles” which is irrelevant, it actually brings disparate personalities and political styles. Having the four Parties join together indicates desperation, and actually ensures political infighting to reign, even in the open eventually. Just watch.
Their main objective they agree on is to oust the current governing Party and its leader. That one objective is not a cohesive enough force to enable the achievement of that goal. How will the manifesto take account of the policy differences between these four Parties? How about funding, how is gthis going to be thrashed out in a month or less? Which Party is going to run in which constituency? … so many more questions need answers.
So, apparently, all the bravado by the UTM bus conductor, as late as a couple of days ago, was just bluster and swagger?
He’s slowly tasting the coffee, and waking up now realizing that his confidence was overrated. This must be very disappointing to UTM followers, because they realize suddenly Chilima AKUCHEPA.
Sure, three months in politics can be like a year; but the following observations are appropriate at this juncture:-
-UTM have been losing momentum for a while now, and they are running out of gas. And, they know it: that is why they are joining this coalition. Still, it may be the only relevant Party in this group – but that does not make it a winner.
-PP are damaged goods; and their presence in this group, especially if Joisi Banda will be on the ticket, ensures a 100% defeat – maybe even to oblivion. How can anybody not know that she and PP are simply loathed in major swaths of this country?
-This now guarantees only a two way battle between DPP and MCP next May. Chilima and UTM have simply erased themselves from the political equation.
-And, from an informed perspective, this algebraic equation does not add up: Instead of 1+1+1+1 = 4, it’s like a stasis where 1+1+1+1 still = 1 or even less than 1.
PP could be a negative force, and Alliance and Tikonze actually add nothing positive to the math.
And UDF are wise to stay out of this disparate grouping; the Party is almost on life support anyway.
Matayala a bus akuphweka pang’ono pang’ono, ndipo achina Chilima kuzitama kuja kutha posachedwa.
Malawi politics can be bruising abale.
Waiwona.
@ Mwana . I’ve enjoyed your analysis let’s watch and see how this comes to fruition.
So, a man who left DPP due to corruption has joined the Cashgate Party. Odi uko… Pi Pi Pi. …yanyamuka ulendo – amayi ali pakaliyala, Chilima a kuyendetsa ulendo wodzatibera. Mpaka ndi AFORD and Chilumpha yemwe. Kutha nzerutu uku. Wagwa nayo Chilima chifukwa chokula mtima ndikusakwanitsidwa.
Cash yokha ndiyomwe inasokoneza masten to be frank masten anakoza zinthu nthawi yawo & cash gate inangotulukila poyela nthawi ya masten a MCP, UDF ndi DPP akhala akuyibisa ndikuona umapeza anthu a Boma ali ndi ma den osawakhala ndi zomwe akhala akulandila. JB for real
What??? all that excitement and hope for a better future just came to a screeching halt like that………. I really don’t know what to make of this
Mbava zokhazokha zagwirizana. A Malawi boma ndi MCP basi
Boma ilo , mwatenga kale boma m’mene mwapangilamo.
Apa Dpp fools wayamba kale kugitundila, Peter must give up soon to avoid embarrassment.
This is the real and original them here logic.
At this level let me commend MCP for not daring an alliance with other recycled political parties and their leaders. The state of Malawi requires a reset button. If MCP could make an alliance with these dirty politicians it will be totally difficult to fight corruption for example, because you can not fight with a person who helped to push you, or the battle may be compromised. The alliance of the political parties is very tricky. If you want to make this alliance a winning one, the follow this, let Joyce Banda be the presidential candidate and Chilima takes over as running mate because the opposite can not work since Joyce Banda already tested the highest seat of presidency and it can be very awkward to see her being vice president. If Chilima will be the president then automatically PP will provide running mate but unfortunately in PP I don’t see any person who is a crowd puller to add votes to the alliance, those other parties have no any effect into the alliance they are just names and their membership is just a handful in Malawi, actually as a strategist I even doubt if there will come a day when those parties will be revamped, better a new party formed can have strength than those old and small parties which are there for gluttons sake just to make some names existing in the political arena.
Long waited move, I foresee a better Malawi out this; shed some tears for my beloved country Malawi. God bless Malawi.
I call this a UTM and PP alliance. Those other parties were finished already and has no any influence in Malawi, its memberships cant be traced on my mother Malawi
Mhmmm – watching. So this is it?
symptoms and signs of Death
You’ve lost it SKC. An alliance with JB of all the people. You are really desperate. And what do you think Chihana will bring? Basi. Ine ulendo uno ku MCP.
Extremely disappointed , Im actually depressed right now!
I think this is surprising, m’mesa ndiwe Chilima unkati amayi wa ngakuba lero asanduka osaba? I think you are hypocrite and useless. Your works are useless and bullshit too. I think wakuba ndiwe, you are stealing from Malawian by getting salary for doing no work, you stole mavoti and as birds of same feathers flock together no wonder you have joined another thief, a cashgate master minder. Mind you this will backfire
Im very disappointed, I thought we were done with the old , tired , recycled politicians………….oh Mother Malawi who cast that spell on you
Unite to lose..????
Well done to the four parties, now lets campaign hard to bring down this murderous gang of cadets.
@BigMan
Mwayamba kumva kupweteka sopano. Coalition, when Chilima has been telling you that he can win it all alone? Now you are left dangling on proverbial tree branch hanging or dangling and perplexed or pissed off.
Tinakuuzani kale inu muzafela za anthu ena.
Mukuganiza kuti Chilima is thinking about your feelings eti?
So Joyce banda becomes the running mate to chilima! She can’t take anything less.
Mukadzamva kuti kudziwa kutakata bawo ndikumeneku.
That’s the way to go. Pls we want these mamparas to go out after may 21
ALL TIRED AND RECYCLED except for CHILIMA, what is transformational about the recycled politicians
No alliance has ever won an election in Malawi! After all all the four parties are the so called “Brief Case Parties” PP lost while in government, Afford died long time ago! The others are just non existence! Therefore the competition is now between MCP and DPP as usual! If DPP can only make alliance with UDF= Landslide victory!
I agree with you but ls what l didn’t want but now by default is gonna happen soon sorry for my wishes
Ha ha ha! Arafat Hamdani watha ma pulani. What remains is a double kick and all of you polaaaaa! What is transformational here? This moto wa mapesi party cannot be trusted. Very laughable. Will the running mate come from these tire recycled politicians? Kutaya timing kwa kathithi….kkkkkkk
Possible Muthalika/Muluzi ticket = strongest ticket. Chakwera/Mia = stronger ticket. Possible Chilima/Chilumpha ticket strong ticket.
Nde inu a DPP mumusiye dala Atupele tikutsikani tikwera ya Ras Chikomeni. You know what DPP ordinary undecided voters are eagerly waiting for DPP/UDF joint ticket nde if u decide otherwise kaya ife nde tinaesesa kukuunikirani. The point I always emphasise is everybody knows Atupele ndiwa UDF pamene tinkaesa kuti Joyce Banda and Chilima ndi a DPP osadziwa kuti ndi a PP and UTM respectively. Nde baesani kuti akutiakuti nde a DPP muzazizimukanso.
kunjenjemera. we beat them properly when they are in groups. some of knew that even though Chakwera was speaking with courage but he was a coward and could not stand the heat of DPP alone. He knows deep down his heart that to beat the DPP will be a tall order. The only threat to the DPP was the MCP and its good now that most votes that were in suspense woulld go to this alliance and now DPP stand a high chance of 60%
Kkkkkk mpaka Joyce Banda
together we stand devided we fall !!
With all fairness, this is a group of disgruntled and frustrated guys. Chihana, Chilumpha, katsonga and Joyce will only mess up the Chilima and his UTM. This is the end of UTM morale in the hearts of people.
Chilima sangawine election ndiye nkukatenga amayi banda omwe anadiliza chuma chaboma nkukhala nawo pamgwino?? Hmmmmm a Malawi tinatani timayiwala nsanga. Kutereku anthu awa akayamba kutuluka kupangitsa misonkhano ngati mgwilizano basi kuombera mmanja nantindi kumakamva fundo za mbava so sad so sas. God rescue malawi from these irresponsible group of insensible selfish individuals