Gloves Off: DPP, UTM Clash Over Alliance Leadership
What was shaping up to be a potential political alliance between the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the UTM has now taken a dramatic nosedive, with both camps trading political jabs.
UTM leader Dalitso Kambabe’s ambitions to head the coalition have been flatly rejected by the DPP, which has made it crystal clear that their 84-year-old patriarch, Peter Mutharika, remains their presidential candidate — come rain or shine.
In a fiery statement issued by DPP spokesperson and APM’s right-hand man, Shadreck Namalomba, the party went further to accuse UTM of orchestrating the controversial age-limit bill aimed at blocking Mutharika’s 2025 bid. Namalomba dismissed rumors surrounding the former President’s health, insisting that Mutharika is in excellent shape and ready for battle.
The statement also comes hot on the heels of revelations by DPP Secretary General Grezelder Jeffrey, who had hinted at ongoing alliance talks with unnamed political players. This follows internal tension within the DPP, with senior figures like Peter Mukhitho publicly clashing with former Reserve Bank Governor Dr. Kabambe over who truly steered Malawi’s economic growth under the DPP’s watch.
Meanwhile, political analyst Augustine Harawa from Mzuzu believes that no opposition alliance, however grand, will easily unseat the ruling MCP. He credits President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration for strides in economic recovery, infrastructure development, and renewed donor confidence.
As the 16 September polls draw near, one thing is clear — the road to 2025 will be anything but smooth.
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So u say,Jefu WA Jefu is who to drop ?Sec general?
Chakwera sangawine. Or muzivute bwanji.
Kaya zawo izo amadya ndi ndani mesa amadya okha ife we just vote to enrich them and their families look at thyolo boma ngati padzala since all government change still looks the same thought we have learned engineers why can they design thyolo boma to look modern,all what glitters is not gold kkkk
Dear author, are you sure the DPP secretary general is Greseder Jeffrey? With such a misleading information nobody is going to believe your story. Do you check before posting? Shame
Ndiye Grezedee mwat ndinndaniso ku DPP kod..timanena kut kulibeko chipani chili serious kupanga zomwe Amalawi tikufuna