MCP chief whip says Chakwera is presidential candidate: Chilima given ‘take it or leave it’ runningmate of ‘Tonse Alliance’

April 30, 2020 Wanga Gwede - Nyasa Times 56 Comments

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) chief whip in parliament Sam Kawale  has revealed that the party president Lazarus Chakwera  will be presidential candidate of the ‘Tonse’ alliance of MCP  and UTM with other parties while UTM Party president Saulos Chilima has been given the runningmate  for  the fresh presidential elections.

Chakwera: The torchbearer
Chilima (r) and Chakwera: Alliance presidential ticket to be led by Chakwera
Kawale: Chakwera the torchbearer

Kawale, who is also MCP legislator for Dowa North East Constituency,  in a Facebook post after registering for the 2020 fresh presidential elections hinted that Chakwera will be  the torchbearer, giving credit to a Nyasa Times earlier story that Chilima  had  been offered a “take it or leave it” deal.

“Ready to vote for Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the orchBearer of the grand alliance. Kwachaa,” wrote Kawale.

The UTM Party leader, who is the country’s vice-president, is expected to take a stand before presentation of the nomination papers to Malawi Electoral Commisison (MEC) next week.

Nyasa Times understands that the alliance deal also gives UTM to control 50 percent Cabinet and other public appointments.

As vice-president, Chilima will be tasked to run day-to-day government activities with more powers to be enshrined in the Constitution through an amendment than just being delegated.

The deal also says MCP will get 30 percent Cabinet positions and other coalition partners will get 20 percent.

Chilima and Chakwera—the duo that secured the landmark judgement by the five-judge panel of the High Court of Malawi sitting as the Constitutional Court that nullified the May 21 2019 presidential election on February 3 2020—entered into an alliance last month and it was expected that the torchbearer of the alliance will either be Chakwera or UTM leader Chilima.

The alliance  which includes other parties such as People’s Party and Alliance for Democracy is being christened as Tonse Alliance.

On Wednesday, Chakwera held a news conference in Lilongwe where a banner with the name Tonse Alliance was displayed.

In the run-up to the annulled presidential election, Chakwera partnered former president Joyce Banda and her People’s Party (PP) as well as the country’s former vice-president Khumbo Kachali and his Freedom Party. The partnership between MCP and the two is still intact.

MCP has said it will take the presidency because of   its numerical strength in Parliament (55 legislators against UTM’s measly four) to claim that it is bigger than UTM and a Head of State should not have a hang parliament.

UTM spokesman Joseph Chidanti Malunga said “information” will be released when they finish their talks.

Both MCP and UTM Party developed their manifestos which they touted as geared towards bailing Malawians out of abject poverty, drive away deep-rooted corruption and create job opportunities for the youths, among other issues.

The UTM manifesto clearly indicates how it will deal with corrupt leadership, saying that the party shall empower the National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) in the enforcement of the Construction Industry Act and the code of ethics.

The manifesto further hints that the party supports civil society initiatives such as those under the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) in working with State enforcement agencies such as the Anti–Corruption Bureau (ACB), the Auditor General and the Office of the Director of Public Procurement (ODPP) to ensure accountability and transparency in awarding contracts.

UTM also promises that the sitting president shall be stripped of immunity so that he or she should be prosecuted whenever found to be involved in corrupt practices while still serving as the State president.

On agriculture, UTM promises a universal fertiliser subsidy with a 50 kilogramme bag pegged at K4 500. The party also promises to introduce mega farms to ensure mass production of crops such as maize, cotton and rice as well as employment.

Further, Chilima passionately pledged to create one million jobs within the first 12 months in office.

In its manifesto which party officials described as a “diagnosis of the problems Malawians are facing and a prescription to the economic and human development ailments Malawians are going through”, MCP focuses on challenges facing the agricultural sector.

Specifically on agriculture, MCP promises farmers a universal subsidy programme which according to officials will see all Malawians regardless of their status having access to cheaper prices of farm inputs.

Both MCP and UTM, through their manifestos, fault the design and implementation of the targeted Farm Input Subsidy Programme (Fisp) which for the past 15 years has been providing subsidised inputs to ultra-poor Malawians.

The two parties speak a similar language, particularly on agriculture and anti-corruption fight drive.

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56 replies on “MCP chief whip says Chakwera is presidential candidate: Chilima given ‘take it or leave it’ runningmate of ‘Tonse Alliance’”

  1. Chilima Challenges

    1. He left DPP to be president. It doesn’t make sense to go back to same position he rejected in DPP.

    2. Letting Chakwera, who has never been a cabinet minister, let alone, vp, to be torchearer would be a big let down for SKC. He would rather stand alone rather than help Chakwera to the presidency.
    3. If Chakwera represents the alliance and win, there is no guarantee that he will implement unconstitutional agreements they make. If the agreements are made that require parliament to approve, there is no guarantee that parliament will pass such agreements.

    Chilima should just stand alone. Unfortunately, UTM’s NEC has members who are not MPs. Their only hope is through alliance to get positions in govt..They are pressuring Chilima to accept the runningmate position.

  2. DPP cadets are spending sleepless nights with MCP/UTM Alliance. They know that soon their stealing habit from government coffers is over.

  3. When stories like this one appear in the media, the authorities must come out quickly to clarify or refute. Silence would imply that there is truth in what has been authored.

  4. To UTMCP negotiators; getting into an alliance was a small step in the right direction to free our beloved nation. You have been tasked to make the most important decision for generations to come. Now you have to return the favour by choosing progressiveness over conservatism. As a nation, we seem to be too proud of being poor. Do not be afraid to think outside the box let alone steeping off it even if it feels unnatural and uncomfortable due to your party affiliations. Think about what you can do for Malawi and not what Malawi can do for you as we have seen far too often with our greedy politicians. Choose progressiveness. This is about integrity. Doing the right thing even when no one is looking. Not the easiest of things but yes, we can go one better with this alliance. Your country needs you !

    1. Nanunso a Chilima NDI a Chakwera angapange chani? Kuyankhula nkhani anayamba ayendetsapo Boma. Kuzinyenga basi. Palibe umboni ogwirika Kuti angasinthe dziko. Anthu angokhala ndichimbekezo but it’s not a guarantee Kuti atatenga Boma Atha kuyendetsa bwino. Palibe umboni woti sangabe ndalama mboma.

  5. Am proud of this grand alliance, both parties are talking the same thing.go!go!go osamusiya petulo yo tiye naye akutha pang’ono pang’ono ndaonera m’nyamata wake oyitanira dpp Kaphale wayamba kunyanyala za ku court.nayenso pitala akuzindindikira kuti
    dziko simasewera after kulephera milandu yonse yachitika m’mbuyomu.

  8. Basi Che Chilima matama onse aja mwamasulidwa ndi ka MP ngati kameneka .Muwona kuti mutani ,koma izi zikuwoneseratu kuti chanu palibe ambwiye …..Mukalolanso u runningmate ndiye bola ku Dpp komwekuja .Nyere ndi U president ndiizi lero mukukalowa nazo mkamwa mwa Ng,ona

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  11. Shaaaaa Ife a UTM baasi tatha. You mean our president chilima to be on the carrier for another ten years if Chakwera wins. It means he will never ring the bell for another 10 years. By then he will be 57 years.old and outdated.
    UTM we have been fooled,let’s think twice.
    MPEMVU ZATIKOZERA MMASO. AZIMU ATIFULATIRA. (Taphwisiridwa mphuno) mutu wanga waima. I better go back to dpp.

  12. Jane Ansah Na current mec ndi deal ya DPP Pali biiiih Pali minga mumfunse pitala chimene akanila iye kuchotsa Jane Ansah after all kugubidwa kunagubidwa ma demonstration, chimulilenji anachoka pa u Vice President , kuvota kuvotedwa , Koma Jane Ansah Na MEC ili nganganga ndi DPP ana achepa mayooooooh . Or ikungane opposition yonse ndakaika kuphulapokanthu apa . Jane Ansah, MEC Na DPP sakugona. Take it or leave it mmmm ndakaika . Amati muwadalile a UTM/MCP.

  13. Only a fool would accept someone with a baby party with a mere 4 Mps,Someone who betrayed a man who made him out of nothing, someone who treacherous.Someone who came in a distant 3rd in the polls to lead a grand coalition. Unless one, Ndikhetsa mwazi Chakwera is a fool. Is Mr Chakwera a fool?? Let’s wait and see. The man we know would rather spill blood

  14. if Chilima is Vice President to Chakwera he will guarantee himself 10 years away from the top job atmost. Once Mcp takes power they won’t let go for years on years. Chilima should either go at it alone or go back to Dpp. Muntharika is already an old man. Mcp is wamuyaya once they get it, kiss the presidency and that MP4 party goodbye. Will finish like curtains.

    1. Sitikumufuna Chilima Ku DPP tinakwana. Tili NDI anthu olodzeka dzala Ku DPP oti Atha kuyendetsa dziko i.e Nankhumwa

  15. That is Kawales opinion not all of us who love MCP has the same thoughts, I think the article has taken someone’s opinion which is not good at all, it’s not about take it or leave it, it’s about unity is power.

      1. Chilima alibe zipangizo. What can he do with 4 MPs? Even if he decides to go solo, He won’t make it. That’s what greed, impatience, pompousness can do to you. Shld learn to wait his turn. He may just end up in opposition.

  17. Rev Chakwera has to wake up to the fact that Power Hungry & Power Grabber Chilima is not a person he should even allow to be near him, leave aside having Chilima as his running mate. Chilma is a man with a sense of self importance and arrogance which no other leader would tolerate. Chilima is a liar and is highly corrupt. My advise to Rev Chakwera please talk away and walk away fast from this power hungry moron Chilima.

  19. While you are strategising on how to win the DPP/APM has already rigged the election. The way NRB and MEC are behaving gives the rigging plan away.

    Secondly, why would APM challenge PAC by asking what whether the loser in the election will accept the result. Shouldn’t have been the other way round? This gives APM away that his rigging plan has been perfected. What with NRB and MEC behaviour, marinated with the Israeli spies lurking in the background?

    Thirdly, the buying of ID cards (numbers) by DPP didn’t fail as we were led to believe. Actually these numbers are being got at no cost to DPP. I just can’t trust some banking services. Each time you al withdrawal money from these Banks you are asked to present your ID card with details including number entered on the withdraw slip. Are we sure this information remains in the bank?

    I tell you the only way to beat the rigging plan is to ensure election results are announced at Constituency level when everyone will know who the winer is. Otherwise figures will be doctored enroute to the National Tally Centre.

    1. if Chilima is Vice President to Chakwera he will guarantee himself 10 years away from the top job atmost. Once Mcp takes power they won’t let go for years on years. Chilima should either go at it alone or go back to Dpp. Muntharika is already an old man. Mcp is wamuyaya once they get it, kiss the presidency and that MP4 party goodbye. Will finish like curtains.

    3. Talking sense, but to the deaf ears! What they are busy with doesn’t even make sense. Like who is going to lead this alliance, it has taken almost 4 months not yet mentioned while the DPP is playing games that will not see who is he leading the alliance. Very poor Opposition

  20. kkkkkkk zija ankanena padzana anthu mudzakhumudwa Bon Kalindo ndi Manganya akukuuzani zija tinkapangazi linali sewero la Tikuferanji. Basitu mwagwa nayo a SKC palibe chanu ingoyambamponi kuyalula mphasa wawa muwone mitunda ina. This is a true blessing in disguise for DPP kuti moto buuu!!! APM Boma!

  21. What is so unpleasant to me is the issue of proposing a constitutional amendment, to give the VP powers than it is now..am afraid you are sending a wrong.signal to many on this..it appears you are ready to create more future problems,while trying to solve current ones..

  22. Ndinu wana inu simudziwa zimene achite patsogolo pano peter ndi jane atathawa muno mu Malawi. Recruiting fake names by Dpp Court will deal with it soon. Kusintha kwa Maina muwona a Dpp.

  23. Ngankhale a chilima alole koma kutsogolo kuno a chilima adzapitiliza ma press coference awoawo ali m boma la mcp

    1. Ngati zili motelomo kulibwino osakavota chifukwa a chakwela alibe mfundo tikufuna chilima akhale candidate basi

  25. Mpakana amending things in parliament. Chilima please remember that currently the opposition does not have a majority in parliament. Plus how sure are you that Chakwera will not change the plan once elected. Please make deals on what is possible immediately and not based on unrealistic things. Good luck.

  27. No problem with who the torch bearer or running mate is so long the Corrupt and Useless DPP is kicked out of govt. My question to the writer of this article is ” Why should Kawale register again?” I am sure for him to stand in 2019 he should have been a registered voter.

  28. If this is the case then thats what we call arrogance on the part of MCP cos MCP without Chilima with or without rigging can not beat DPP. So if mere MPs start doing this who will be the loser in this equation??? Its MCP cos Chilima will be the former Vice President and what will Chakwera be after losing to DPP? Gormer leader of the opposition????? Make no no mistake Chakwera alone can NEVER beat APM. With this arrogance I still see APM leading Malawi trust me. The biggest problem is that DPP is not scared of Chakwera but Chilima. If it were not for Chilima we couldn’t have this coming Presidential election. That strategy which MCP took to court of recount in 10 district they could have lost the case long time ago.

  29. This alliance is a loss to us in MCP. Why 50% cabinet positions to UTM? What strength is chilima really bringing to our success? Tiyeni tingoyenda tokha guys. We can win without this selfish chilima. After all, this chilima is busy selling UTM and not the alliance. Tidzavutika nayetu uyu.

  30. The facebook post does not suggest that Chilima has been given take or leave. After all, Kawale as an MCP member was just expressing is right to say that ready to vote for Chakwera.

  31. What a nonsense Mr. Kawale. Mpaka “Take it or Leave it”Chilima?By the way are you the spokesperson of the Tonse Alliance ? Having 55 MPs is nothing.The issue is that MCP committed a lot of atrocities and it’s a party of death and darkness. UTM cannot be under it no matter how many cabinet positions will be controlled by UTM. We better go it alone as UTm with SKC as our leader

  34. i am pro UTM, am not happy with this childish element of announcing the torch bearer on a face book page of a Kawale whatever…
    I dont have a problem with SKC being a runningmate, but statement of take it or leave it is another itching element….
    SKC and UTM tiyeni tiime patokha

  35. By many, if not all means of arguments, MCP should lead the coalition. First, it has a political strength by having more MPs than UTM. Looking at how organized the parties are – MCP is far ahead of others. Look at the evidence the MCP team brought before the concourts. Look at what MCP has uncovered during the ongoing registration. That’s how you know which leader is strategic and well informed. It’s not about rhetoric or how popular one thinks he is. It is about the evidnce-based argument that one is already leading by putting ane eye to things that matter. The most surprising thing is that SKC is the vice president of the country – but why can’t he influence even voter registration you wonder? Are you sure he cannot plant his guys to tip him or work for his advantage? Sure! The who vice president? This is why he should allow LC to lead the coalition while he learns how politics is done.

  36. No wonder the VP is gnashing teeth ife kudabwa kuti press briefing imeneyi bwanji, nkwabwino ku manthimba? So the stone that dpp rejected is not a cornerstone, hehehehe. I hope chilima will realise that he cannot defeat the elderly. African elders eat first they cannot let a baby jump the queue umenewo ndi mwikho. Its not guaranteed the amendments will go through so the VP may still end up with nothing but ruined ambitions.

  39. kugawana nyama musanaphe, ine zatenga mwendo wa thako auje mwendo wakutsogolo. mutuwo koma tizapatse ambewe. fotseki inu ndinu ndani? mapilikanilo ali mbuuuuu

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