United Democratic Front (UDF) has dissolved the primary elections committee after the party suspended primary elections which were scheduled to start October 17. Spokesman for UDF, Ken Ndanga, confirmed in an interview with Nyasa Times the committee which was responsible to run the primary elections has been dissolved “with immediate effect.” Asked to explain the […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) has suspended primary elections in some constituencies which were scheduled to start October 17 with three constituencies in Mangochi Districts. Spokesman for UDF, Ken Ndanga, confirmed the primaries have been put on hold to pave way for scrutiny of aspirants and voters’ list. “For primary elections to go smoothly, it is […]
The transformation momentum has played a key role in regenerating interest in electoral politics among young people with United Democratic Party (UDF) convention held in Blantyre seen a ‘youthquake’ in key positions. The party gave youthful Atupele Muluzi, 39, a fresh mandate to lead the party. Almost 2 500 delegate took part in the elective […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) says Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) revised nomination fees is prohibitive for youths aspiring to contest in the 2019 tripartite elections, calling for a 50 percent slash in nomination fees for young aspirants for elected positions like is the case with women. UDF spokesperson told Nyasa Times times in an interview […]
Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) party will on Saturday hold a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to make final arrangements of the national convention to be held on August 1 in Blantyre ahead of next year’s tripartite elections. UDF publicist Ken Ndanga confirmED about the the meeting which according to him is in line with […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) Balaka North legislator Lucius Banda has said he will support the parry’s President Atupele Muluzi in contesting the 2019 presidential elections if he divorces the toxic relationship with ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Since the 2014 elections, UDF has been in a parliamentary relationship with DPP and Muluzi is serving in […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has announced plans to hold a national convention to prepare for the next year’s Tripartite Elections, saying its parliamentary alliance will the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will not affect it. UDF spokesman Ken Ndanga said the party remains intact and will go ahead with plans to contest next year’s […]
The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) board chairperson James Masumbu has said they have ste up a special committee chaired by board member Ken Ndanga to examine recommendations to the board made by the two commissions—one instituted by President Peter Mutharika and the other by Parliament—to begin disciplinary proceedings against Admarc’s senior management over […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) says it regrets several misleading statements made against the party by Balaka North Member of Parliament (MP) Lucius Banda in the media in the recent times. Party spokesman Ken Ndanga was reacting to Banda’s attack to President Peter Mutharika over remarks on Saturday when he said the UDF and his Democratic Progressive Party […]
Malawi political experts are tipping the United Democratic Front (UDF) to review its relationship with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) if the former ruling party is seriously considering to contest as strong contenders for the 2019 general elections. This follows the succesful political rallies UDF president Atupele Muluzi held recently in Chikwawa and Machinga […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika has appointed new board members for two troubled parastatals, State produce trader Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) and University of Malawi Council. Chief Secretray to the government, Lloyd Muhara announced on New Year’s Day that Admarc which is facing a troubled image of maize scandal involving transaction with procurement deal in […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) says there is need for intensive civic education on 50+1 formula of electing president before it is adopted as the electoral system can be confusing. UDF spokesperson Ken Ndanga said this when he contributed during a phone in programme on Capital Radio. “People must be told how the system works, they […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) has sternly warned the party’s vice president Iqbal Omar that he risks unspecified action if he continues what the party says making parallel structures within UDF. Spoeksman of UDF, Ken Ndanga said this at a nws conference he held in Lilongwe along with other senior party officials. “The party will follow […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) has resolved to introduce party membership cards as way of generating funds and establish membership, a senior official has confirmed. Party publicist Ken Ndanga also said the party is reviewing the way it conducts primary elections in a bid to improve it. “We want to find out how many members we […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) has dismissed calls by opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and People’s Party (PP) for President Peter Mutharika to resign, saying they are senseless and merely political statements. MCP and PP have called for Mutharika’s resignation through parliamentary speeches, accusing him of failing to manage the country’s economy. But UDF spokesman Ken […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) publicist Ken Ndanga says the cabinet should always be on top of the game by making sure people are kept abreast of developments in government. Ndanga’s comments come barely weeks after opposition parties and civil rights groups accused the government of acting in total secrecy when it took a staggering 106 […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) has cautioned against civil society for agitating for the forced resignation of President Peter Mutharika, saying this is not a solution to the economic woes in Malawi. Ken Ndanga, UDF pubicist says the resignation of the President would simply create unnecessary anxiety. “The civil society must avoid giving ultimatum which may […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) has said it will not resolve the misunderstanding with its former parliamentary leader Lucius Banda in the media but by using established systems in the party. UDF spokesman Ken Ndanga in interviews on Joy TV and Times TV on Monday said that the party will engage its members at all levels […]