Lucius Banda repositions with MCP: Performs at Tambala Night fundraiser

Musician and former leader of United Democratic Front (UDF) in Parliament, Lucius Banda on Friday performed at Tambala Night, a fundraising event of opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), fuelling reports that he is repositioning himself with the party.

The Balaka North Member of Parliament broke ranks with UDF leadership when he snubbed the party to relocate to government benches in parliament.

Known as ‘Soldier of the Poor’, Banda feels the country is facing a myriad of problems that need formidable opposition to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rule.

But Lucius said people should not read too much to his performing at the Tambala Night.

“I am a musician and can perform at any event if I am hired. As a politician, I have a party, that is UDF,” he said.

Lucius  donated K50 000 to MCP at the fundraising event.

Lucius shot to popularity with his music when he sang songs which were critical to MCP’s one-party dictatorship.