MCP, UTM agree power-sharing deal: VP Chilima to double as Malawi purse keeper
Tonse Alliance presidential ticket pair of torchbearer Lazarus Chakwera and his running mate Saulos Chilima on Wednesday held a meeting with top brass of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party to cement their partnership with a deal of power-sharing Cabinet if they form the next government after the June 23 fresh presidential elections, Nyasa Times understands.

Part of the deal include that for the first time the country should have an empowered Vice-President and that Chilima—widely known by his initials SKC— would double as minister of Finance as well as heading the public sector reforms.
Chilima will be the country’s purse keeper in order to oversee the implementation of the nine-party Tonse Alliance manifesto which includes reducing fertiliser from the current K22 000 to K4 495 per 50 kg bag, creating one million jobs within a year and champion the public sector reforms and the economic reconstruction.
Nyasa Times understands that the highlights of the agreement are a 50-50 sharing of Cabinet and Civil Service positions in a government with MCP looking after its partners People’s Party (PP) of former president Joyce Banda and Freedom Party led by former vice-president Khumbo Kachali.
UTM will take care of its alliance partners Alliance for Democracy (Aford), Progressive People’s Movement (PPM), Mafunde and Petra.
They agreed on a 21-person Cabinet, with Chakwera keeping hold of most of the key ministerial posts for his MCP, including agriculture, health, defence, internal security, foreign affairs and Minister of State.
UTM was given the Finance, ministerial posts of lands, transport, education and sports, among others.
There will be two deputy ministers from each MCP and UTM making it four.
The power-sharing cabinet was the key component of alliance agreement.
MCP and UTM will also accommodate party bigwigs on both sides in other government positions including diplomatic posts.
Most of the country’s diplomats have their contracts expired and need replacement.
The rotational leadership arrangement was not part of the agreement.
But both Chakwera and Chilima assured their executive members who included deputy presidents, secretary generals and campaign directors of both parties that their pre-election agreement is solid.
One of the official who attended the meeting said the deal has offered them a “realistic chance” of forming the next government.
The country is scheduled to hold the court-ordered fresh presidential election within 150 days from February 3 2020.
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Koma boma ili likazangolowa pa mpando dziko lidzaonongeka koopsa plus ndarama zizaonongedwa kuposa cashgate ija ndipo chiwembu chidzakura m’malawi muno, makaradi mtundu opanda kwao ndi anthu akuba,kupha mopanda chisoni mix ngongole zimene osutsa alinazo akupangira kampenizi plus adapangira kampeni 2019 zikufunika kubwezedwa,anga ndi mantha kuti Malawi akupita ku chionongeko cha chipani cha ma criminals,kalanga ine,AMBUYE pulumutsani MW mu matsiku omalizawa pakuti otumikira inu akusiyani ndikukakwera chombo cha m’dyerekezi kufuna kusakaza ife a malawi.
MALONDA A MPHAKA.
SAULOS: Man chakwera mphaka tikumufuna heavy tu.Zingati? Last time Ada ena adatigulitsa Mphaka koma analiwokalamba
CHAKWERA: Ankolo mphaka alipo mugondipatsilatu dollar, fast fast osachedwanso man.
SAULOS: Man timuwone nanga
CHAKWERA: Man,Sindingamutuluse ali mu katoni,amakala. iweyo ungondipatsa dolar ukatsegule katoni ukafika pa deni wamva Saulosi?
SAULOS: Eyadi eti? eni dollar Man. *gives money without seeing the Cat*
Kutha kwa TONSE alliance. Chilima mndi UTM kugwa nayo. Chima is trying to re-assure his UTM members but damage has already been done because it is clear this is a raw deal. Ife tinamva mawu a Chakwera.
Kkkk how can it be 50-50 when there are 9 parties involved Kkkk. What stops Chakwera from reshuffling cabinet. Chicken brains
Taonani bwino bwino pa hithunzi ichi
Akaladi awiri patsogolo
kenako anthu akuda awiri cha kumapeto kwakeko
do you know what that mean?
Hahahahaha Tikufelanji part 50:50….. omalizila kwa akudawo atchena jekete yamuyikufelanji XXL
It means it’s now time for us coloureds to be in government. We are also are Malawians. Remember Daud is coloured, so is Halima Daud and Mr Kaliati. Amene zikumuwawa aziphe
Ma colored ndiwo sweka blonzi bad. Apaseni mipando yogulisa chamba
A barracks without a leader.Ngakhale Ku primary school kumakhala headmaster,.The headmaster decides on positions failing which ndi masewera Basi.
Masikunso atha kale
‘Nanyekwe’ that is part of managing change!
Cracks can easily be seen right away from the beginning. Where did Chilima get the information that their leadership will be on rotational basis? Can Malawians trust a person who just wakes up in the morning and fabricate stories without consultations? Chilima lied to Malawians and am saying he lied because the deal does not stipulate such an agreement at all. Contracts should be legally binding. Chakwera said it openly that they have never talked about rotational leadership and this has been proved beyond reasonable doubt. This alliance has the capacity to win the next forthcoming presidential elections but unfortunately the alliance will never last.
Nkhani ndi yogawana ma udindo not kutukula a Malawi
For Tonse alliance to win they will need a minimum of 20%S/80%C/70%N vote to garner 50.1% while for Mbava alliance they will need a minimum of 82.5%S/20%C/25%N vote to garner 50.4%!!! This assumes no partisan interference from MEC!!!!
Shaaa it looks Chakwera’s shall be mapwevupwevu government. Too many people to please.
By the way mwati you shall also share Civil Service positions? Ine I am really disappointed ndi izi za sharing cake za UTMCP izi. Instead of focusing on what you shall do for Malawians, you are busy sharing the Malawi fortunes. Shame on UTMCP. Alliance yosapatsa chiyembekezo. Ndiye mwati ma bishop akatolika akumachita endorse zopusazi? I cry for mother Malawi.
Manganya (Michael Usi) jekete iyoyo nde yaku opposition di tu..manja kungotulukila zala zokha ngati kamba akusuzumila..osada mulamula
My simple thought WHAT is DPP offering that UTMCP cannot offer? Secondary Schools to be built by the Americans, Rural Electrification built by Americans? Coal Fired Electric Generation funded by the Chinese, Roads Funded by African Development Bank NO THESE WILL CONTINUE with a UTMCP Alliance Government
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT UTMCP is the only group offering NEW IDEAS and NEW HOPE.and Stimulus Ideas
Agree, we are not moving forward because of the old ideas. DPP full of same and old people who have messed Malawi for sometime
So Kaliati JB Sidik Gwengwe Kunkuyu and Kandodo Lucius are new kkkk. Vote wisely vote Mbakuwaku
Talk about fertilizer….osamuwopa ndithu!!
They should also share the defeat. In politics, there are no guarantees. They should be talking about Who is going to comfort who? Who is going to reimburse Mia? What will happen to the TO-NOSENSE Alliance?
Sharing positions in civil service? I thot in the civil service pipo r recruited on merit. Koma ngwirizano uwu utithandiza?
Zomagawana nyama yosaphazi ndizopanda nzeru. Mipando ya civil service yake ndiye iti. Khuzumukani ngati mukufuna vote civil service dont touch
My simple thought – Looks like MCP is now and often dancing to UTM Tunes. MCP takeover
From Grade P4 there’s no merit. Promotion there on is based on “It has pleased his excellency…….”
Kkkkkkk nyekhwe yosayamba how can you be sharing postions during campaign instead of doing the same long time back? Who do you want to fool? What is there is that UTM and MCP has leanrt with great shock that most supporters are defecting to dpp/udf alliance so its like a move to gain confidence of those who planning to do likewise but you are late and after all what u r agreeing is nothing. Look at dpp/udf they are fighting first to remain in govt and issues of positions is second
Silly Cadet UTMCP is open to ALL Malawians even YOU JOIN THE WINNING TEAM the CHOICE of Malawi
Aaaa izi ndiye za chamba
What about the five year term deal? SKC akhala VP for 15years and maybe minister of Finance for 10 years?
You are confused SKC will be Vice President as well as Minister of Finance at the SAME TIME.
The meeting was to ensure all parties of the alliance are included in the Cabinet,
ALL FOR ONE – ONE FOR ALL
1 Malawi 1 Alliance working together for all Malawi not for two families,
How do you share positions in civil service? People rise through ranks Malawi tichenjere!
Promotion from grade p4 is based on OPC recommendations. The letter starts with “It has pleased his excellency…..”
I stand to be corrected but Tonse Alliance will not be on the ballot paper so its illegal and misleading the electorate to be told to vote for Tonse Alliance. What’s the position of MEC & Registrar of Political Parties on this? What is shameful if they say vote for MCP?
Ife wanthu ndie akukhala ngati walowa kale DPP kubayanso makalazi ake bobo.
Soon school will re-open as it appears you are missing education please attend.
Chilima is PROMOTING Chakwera, – MCP
Tonse Alliance is the group of 9 political parties joining together for all of Malawi unlike UDF-DPP Family Alliance.
All former MEC Commissioners are finally gone today, soon the illegitimate President will appoint 6 new commissioners 3 from DPP and 3 from MCP to have a competent Election
FAIR DEAL UNLIKE THE OTHER ONE FOR DPP/UDF WHERE MALAWIANS DON’T REALLY KNOW WHAT IS THERE!
Chakwera-Chilima would provide the magic wand to turn around the economic fortunes for motherland. As Malawians we are fed up with the clueless government led by the headless chicken president. The APM has been known for rewarding criminals for example
1. Lloyd Muhara – MRA saga
2. Joseph Mwanamveka – MSB saga
3. Dalitso Kabambe – MSB saga
4. Leston Mull-MSB toxic loan saga et al
5. Thom Mpinganjira- MSB
There are so many people who have been rewarded for aiding criminal activities in the country. DPP should be ashamed that it has presided over wanton and careless embazzlement of public resources over the past decade.
That deal is not guaranteed. It has no legal basis or constitutional effect. Its as good as a handshake. MCP, once in government will renege from all of these myopic. This election is simply beween DPP and MCP. The rest are cheerleaders.
Your comments are always pathetic without tangible points apart from hatred.
This is great news because terms of reference for the alliance is clear. We are just waiting for the day of election to have Chakwera and Chilima as our leaders.
From the look of things, this alliance is more interested in positions which is the last thing to seal. They don’t seem to so active on campaigning compared to DPP/UDF alliance who are scattered all over the country daily campaigning. It appears Tonse are financially crippled. They all go together to one place to campaign at a time. Instead of focusing on campaigning, they are already convinced that they have won but a Malawian voter can easily swing his vote on the last minute.
Who is not interested in postions? When you talk of ruling or leading what does it mean? Can a party lead without holding postions?
Being scattered does not mean you can do meaningful campaign.Sometimes it’s good to work as a team and speak one language that people can believe unlike being scattered without manifesto
The Illegitimate President is Scattered has visited 2 locations in the last 6 weeks since Election started.
New Government HAS TO BE READY to GOVERN on the FIRST DAY after Elections you expect them to wait months like DPP and get NOTHING DONE
You mean Scattered when Chilima does 8 Whistle Stops a Day and meets Thousands of or the Weekly Mega Rallies that attract 50,000 plus
I LIKE MY POLITIANS WORKING
This is great, it would have been a big mistake to go into government without fully understanding who will be doing what…..Tonse alliance once more, you have shown your maturity and each one of you are making huge sacrifices in order to accommodate each other….for a better Malawi for all and you have my vote.
WELL DONE THE INCOMING RULING PARTY.FOUR YEARS OF MUTHALIKA FAMILY POLITICAL DOMINANCE IS COMING TO AN END.WHAT POLITICAL LEGACY WILL APM LEAVE BEHIND?
What did you expect him to leave behind. And you think Chakwera will win this coming Fresh Presidential Election? Just prepare to cry again Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Zoona, mavoti sitimanga mu mpango ndikumayenda nawo makamaka Ku chipani chosakhazikika ngati cha UTM. Which party is loosing people? UTM. Atsalako yekha Ku alliance kwakeko.
Being dragged out of State House screaming that it is a Travesty with a glass of red wine in his right hand.
IYI YOKHA MWALASA MUNTHU WANKULU. AGOGO ATHA AWA AKAPUME
First things first, push for elections date, push for recruitment of MEC commissioners. Ofcourse this shows you are thinking ahead bravo!! Staying ahead of everyone is the kind of leadership Malawi needs.
9 Parties alliance kkkkkkk it’s obvious that only DPP is in full force
Any deal not enshrined in the consistitution is bullshit as Bakili saw with his agreement with Bingu. It is the prerogative of the president to form a government. What’s to stop Chakwera from a cabinet reshuffle sighting incompetence of Chilima at the first sight of failure or mistake. Remember Chakwera said he will use Chilima.kuhwilitsana kuala la Moro.
Sizikumveka zomwe mukunena apa.
We don’t want such crookied leaders. We want deals to be implemented
A deal without a legal framework like this one can not stand. More of their issues in the deal depend on changing the constitution.
Chakwela is now forced to be listening to Chilima. That is the Chilima I know, what about five years term?
Good deal, Chakwela has no choice but to accept any demand from Chilima and UTM. But this is just parties agreement before they are in government. Good deal!!!
Really Don’t celebrate yet. Look at the ministerial allocation. In this country setup being a finance minister is not powerful. It’s the Budget director who has the controlling power because the budget already dictates the direction not daily whims. He looks powerful now because of deliberate political interference which if Chakwera stops Chillima would find himself handicapped.
Uku ndiye kukhala osamangogwilisana ntchito pachabe kenako kutenga Boma kuyamba kuduphadupha ngati kuti ma vote analli ako okha. I’m wishing you two gentlemen all the best as you form next government on 24 June 2020 I believe you will get 67.9% of malawian votes but please don’t malawian votes for granted work tirelessly to achieve all goals you have set and all promises you have made. To be frank I like SKC is young man & ambitious always strive to achieve goals akakhala Abusa Chakwera ndiye ayi ndithu is a principled man I like the way he has restructured MCP to be frank it has really transformed. Gentlemen receive my congrats in advance as you form next government on 24 June 2020.
Muiwale to form the next government, alipowa its okay with us.Inuyo a MCP wait khaye mpaka each party rules for 31 yrs too, then your chance begins from there.
I knew it from the beginning. This is about positions and personal enrichment. Forget serving Malawians. Amphawife tizingozionera tokha basi.Osati tidalire a Saulosi kuti atithandiza. He will definitely priotize his pockets.
Chakwera ananena kale kuti there is no agreement. So, Chilima can try to patch up things but it will not work for two reasons: first the deal has no constitutional backing which means Chakwera can turn his back on Chilima after the elections. Second, the image of TONSE alliance is being damaged because the focus of its leaders has now become how to share positions.
Ofcoz this is the first review. Remember the terms of this alliance shall, periodically, be reviewed. Just before casting of votes we already have a review. Ena anachita mantha ndi ma contradictions, and were forced to have clarity. Upon coming into power, they shall review it once more. Tiyeni nazoni.
Idiots
God bless this alliance, God bless UTMCP
Mizozodo iyo
Kkkkk nyekhwe ku nyekhwee wapakäkaliyala kuyesera kuyimba belu kuzera ku FINANCE. …mlekereni chin fotere iwebe ndi Vice basi kkkk
morgan TShangarai and MUgabe did the same, how did that end? on kenya they did the same, how did that end? this is a fools errand
Che bauleni, mumazitsata zandalezi koma? which Mugabe and Morgan are you talking about in your comment?The version of your contribution in this article is not like the way Chakwera and Chilima are, it was like Mutharika and Chakwera mwava?
Malawi is not Zimbabwe. Neither Malawi is Kenya. So the ends in Zimbabwe and Kenya can not be taken as examples of what will happen here. Personalities involved in these scenarios are different..
Koma Manganya tavalaniko Jecket labwino, sikabwandire ameneyo, eish! Koma I like this combination, I wish you all the best, Lets vote for change Malawians, these DPP guys have stolen a lot from us, luk MUST belongs to the Muntharikas, eish, these people are not ashamed!!!!!!!
Complete rubbish. So, their major interest is to share power.
Which rotational leadership arrangement?
Tonse alliance leaders inu nde mukuwina basi,mufune Kaya musafuna muwina basi,tatopa ndi ulova.Ndi ulova wamtundu wanji woti pazaka 26 Za democracy and multiparty and kumangosauka.Fertilizer yokudzatsitsa fast,Chaka Cha mawa kulikukolola kwambiri.Without hope you are already dead.Am hoping Kut most malawians akufuna change.Make Malawi great again, you can do it.Please,as you will be working for malawians not your parties.Tafinyika kwanthawi yayitali,UDF yidatifinya for 10 years, everything was yellow.Chimanga mminda chonse yellow kenako njala.Dpp Mayo yati finya,kuziwa kuvala Malaya wojambula Chimanga chiluchikulu Koma kukweza fertilizer Kut
tisakolole, tizipempha.We are tired of poverty and begging all the time.Tonse alliance leaders teach malawians to depend on themselves than depending on america European countries.
It remains to be seen. The mother of all Cashgates is just quiet as if she has nothing to offer yet she had a deal with Chakwera.
Akuoneka kuti maudindo avutatu kumeneku. Pa msonkhano tikumva zina mma interview zina.
Failure to plan.. izi sikuti wina adziikapo propaganda, these guys are planning to transform and save Malawi.
Nonsense, you dont even know what you are commenting on, bullshit. These guys have no agenda, may be if SKC had been independent, u wud have won but he has lost it by pairing with the party that subjected Malawians to brutality and killings. Trust me, they have just given DPP/UDF another mandate ti rule Malawi, muonanso