“In 2030, I Will Lead DPP” — Gangata Declares as he Congratulates APM for Ansah Pick

A bold political storm is brewing inside the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)—and at the center of it is the party’s Central Region Vice President, Alfred Gangata, who has declared, without blinking, that he will be the DPP president come 2030.

Speaking candidly to journalists, Gangata responded to murmurs that he appeared visibly disappointed after Peter Mutharika announced Jane Ansah as his running mate and potential successor.

“Yes, let me be clear—I will lead DPP in 2030,” Gangata said, with a calm but confident fire in his voice.

His remarks have sent shockwaves through party ranks and political corridors, hinting at rising ambitions—and possible fractures—within the former ruling party.

While some expected Gangata to oppose Mutharika’s choice of Ansah, the outspoken politician took a calculated swing instead: praising the former president for not picking any of his deputies, including himself.

“If he had picked Nsaka, Mwanaveka, or even me—I would’ve been disappointed,” Gangata said. “But I think he made the right move by choosing someone from outside the inner circle. That shows wisdom.”

Still, beneath the praise is a clear message: Gangata is watching, waiting—and plotting his rise.

His bold 2030 declaration is likely to stir excitement among his supporters and raise eyebrows among DPP’s top brass, as the party begins to grapple with post-Mutharika leadership dynamics.

One thing is certain: Gangata is not here to play second fiddle forever.

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