Things falling apart in DPP – Analysts

September 18, 2020 Wongani Chiuta - Nyasa Times 79 Comments

Things are falling apart in the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the centre is no longer holding with nasty fights over succession battle which is threatening to tear the party apart, commentators have warned the party to resolve its turmoil soon as it threatens to damage its prospects in the impending parliamentary by-elections in five constituencies and even its long-term viability.

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Commentators were reacting to a letter from DPP leadership summoning to a disciplinary hearing vice-president responsible for the Southern Region Kondwani Nankhumwa, who is also leader of opposition in Parliament.

According to a letter signed by DPP disciplinary committee secretary Charles Chidongondo Mhango, the Mulanje Central legislator is charged with four counts of disciplinary breaches.

First, he is accused of undermining DPP president Peter Mutharika for allegedly imposing himself on the position of Leader of Opposition when Mutharika had appointed Mulanje South West legislator George Chaponda, with Nankhumwa as the party’s chief whip.

Nankhumwa’s second charge relates to alleged lies he told Mutharika that members of parliament would revolt if his position is no be reversed.

The third count, Nankhumwa is accused of failing to resolve and respond to queries about his education background while the fourth count pertains to his alleged meeting with former official hostess Mama Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira and Malawi Congress Part (MCP) officials between August 1 and September 4.

However, commenting on the charges, governance commentator Makhumbo Munthali observed that there is lack of sincerity in the allegations.

Munthali pointed out that Nankhumwa has been serving in various ministerial positions since he left Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to become legislator and be in front line politics.

He said DPP leadership from time of late Bingu wa Mutharika appointed him in numerous Cabinet positions and that if the party was sincere about his education qualification, he would not have been entrusted with such position including one time leader of government in Parliament.

The governance commentator said the alleged offences against Nankhumwa as raised by the party are likely being used as a scapegoat for the real issues about DPP’s succession wrangles.

First it was the purported suspension of secretary general Grezelder Jeffrey for telling the media that DPP was planning a convention to identify a replacement for Mutharika as he had done his part.

It later transpired that Mutharika did not fire Jeffrey, but that he advised that she should not attend a meeting at his retirement home in Mangochi as he felt offended.

Political scientist Happy Kayuni, from University of Malawi’s Chancellor College pointed out in press interview that Mutharika is not a leader that may assist in rebuilding the party.

“If a new leader is identified through a proper democratic process, Mutharika’s role would be to demonstrate that he fully supports the new leadership. This will provide some legitimacy and acceptability that the new leadership may need in the party’s rebuilding process,” he said.

Kayuni said the idea of worshiping leaders, as if they will continue ruling forever, must stop and that a culture of healthy competition should thrive within political parties, which ultimately reduces factionalism.

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79 replies on “Things falling apart in DPP – Analysts”

  2. Kod kumangot chapond chaponda nchalomwe okh okh chipanich kod
    Tir anthu pakat kumpot komanso mitind yosiyansiyan ndiy kumangotolan alomwe nokh nokh

  3. Tikufuna George Chaponda ayankhe Kaye za Malo amu Limbe omwe anali a Boma omwe panali ma ofesi oyambilira a College ya medicine pafupi ndi Limbe Police komanso a Court ya Darlton Court

  5. It looks DPP is still more popular than the bloody MCP and I am happy for that. Everyone is now talking of Nankhumwa and the mighty DPP the most feared party by MCP. And DPP is still strong and intact. And NOTHING has fallen apart IN DPP as this stupid analyst wants us to believe.

  6. If George Chaponda wished to be leader why is he not speaking up in Parliament. How not heard of any exploits or campaigning from him in years. Regardless of his abilities DPP to backing a dead horse and should be looking for a leader similar to the he one they lost in Chilima if they have any chance of re-entering Go ernment in the next 10 years.

  7. I am honestly disappointed with the way Zodiak and Tonse Alliance media is covering this story. Nankhumwa all of a sudden appears to be a nice guy to them and the rest are still being demonized. This confirms the earlier revelation that Nankhumwa is SKC’s weapon. His sold DPP and betrayed both his former boss all for selfish reasons. His intellectual ability is even very questionable. We all saw it in parliament. This guy has to peacefully leave those with capacity to run as DPP leaders.

  9. George Chaponda is the preferred leader of Muntharika and not enawo. Very shortly achokamo mchipanicho ayamba chake.

  11. The article should consider mentioning about how DPP was born and the key financier of the Party. Do not worry about the sources of the funds. The issue of money in my opinion is critical here.since Peter inherited that fortune. Can a new leadership have access to that with Peter incapable of leading the party🤷
    Then who led the coup d’etat for the Nakhumwa MANEB certificate that I read about. Amalawi kusachedwa kuyiwalika🤣🤣A Chair Woyee! Inenso woyeeee!

  12. Musatitopetsepo apa, tangokhalani nose ma leader of Opposition after all you are in Opposition.
    Pa anthu onse mukukamba panowa ndi a Opposition, kaya qaulification ilipo kaya palibepo, ndinu a Opposition ndithu iyaaaaa.

  13. I don’t like to see the ugly deceitful face of Chaponda who stole billions from our soldiers in DRC. This was money for soldiers paid to our Embassy at UN. Chaponda is a thief. Better DPP and UDF merge then elect a leader. Not Chaponda not Autule. There.are many competent and clean of corruption and thieving Malawians who could lead the merged party – how about Chimuntu Banda.

  15. DPP ikanadikira mpaka June 2021 musanapange convention. Muone kaye kuti amangidwa angati, nanga omwe atatsale kunja kwa ndende ndi anagti . Aliyense ndikumuina mu DPP akudikira unyolo. Who knew adsondzi opepera aja angabe?
    Mukapupuluma kusankhana ma udindo, new Executive yonse izikhala mu ndende. Ndiye muzapempha ma transfer kuti akuikeni prison imodzi muzitha kuyendesa chipani .
    Zoti DPP izadzukanso ndiye muiwale

  18. DPP needs loyal men like Chaponda

    I would go for George Chaponda over George Malemia  for the my BELOVED  DPP

    2. Idiotic remarks!! dpp is finished it will never come back to life! Mark my words. A lhomwe grouping, tribalistic, Criminals, Looters Eishhh

  19. Politics is indeed dirty. George Chaponda is one of the
    kindest people I have ever met. Koma mmene  dziko limamunenera????

  20. Congratulations Uncle Geroge, finally people can see what
    you are capable of. Nankumwa  wachifwamba
    akapume

  22. Nankhumwa should not be anywhere near the DPP presidency. He
    started the  maizegate hoax and it costed
    us big time

    2. So mmafuna azibisa akuba? Its not George Malemia who started it ndi Chilima . Anabwezera mwano umene Chaponda anamunena pa msonkhano kumuuza maliseche kuti chilima amapanga cabinet yake mmene maliseche ankadwala stroke ku US . Anangodikira mutharika apite out . Chilima ndi katundu

  23. Dr. George Chaponda and Hon. Bright Msaka should lead if DPP
    is to bounce back. It’s not going to be an easy ride though.    

  24. APM  did his part and
    let him rest. He needs to think carefully on whom he shall leave the mantle otherwise
    we need strong opposition osati Masewera akumakhala ku parliament wa

  25. Persoanally, I have little liking for Nankhumwa and his speaking from one side of the mouth. He is not even presidential material.

    Osaphunziranso. Inu a DPP,ngati zakubvutani, pemphani Chilima akutsogolereni.

    Akweni moved out of DPP because of Nankhumwa. The fallout between Peter and Chilima was because of Nankhumwa. What type of leadership can that be?

    1. Fire Nankhumwa , make Chaponda  and Msaka leader of  opposition  and chief whip ASAP, 2025 WILL SMILE AGAIN

    2. Chaponda’s image needs to be worked on abit but he is the
      best candidate for DPP as of now, He is well educated and conversant with Issues

  26. Opposition need strong characters like Chaponda if we are to
    have checks and balances in the Tonse Government

    1. Kikkkkkk kaya mukhala nonse ma Leader of Opposition, kambilanani koma forget coming back into power anytime soon, should we say 2084?

  29. Nankhumwa was 2009 a mere journalist  ku MBC koma  pano a billionaire mpaka owning mzati a radio
    station and mark construction

  37. Nankhumwa is Chilima’s back up plan for 2025. He wants to be
    president wa DPP kuti should partner with UTM  against MCP ngati Chakwera adzaimenso. Mind  you this is Chilima’s  2nd term as VEEP

  40. Kondwani  Nankhumwa is
    part of Tonse alliance and he cannot be leader of opposition.Olamula adzitsutsa
    okha?

  41. It’s healthy and  good
     to have a strong opposition for checks
    and balances and that will not happen under Nankhumwa.  

  42. Nankhumwa hates brown mpinganjira, thom mpinganjira ,George
    Chaponda, Henry Mussa and Bright Msaka andeverybody close to APM. Are ALL these
    people wrong but him? Fire this fool as soon as possible and start fixing the
    DPP.

  44. Nankhumwa  betrayed  his own  DPP  to fail
     because he was nowhere near succession
    plan. He know we would still have benefits as leader of opposition

  46. DPP ngati ikufuna kukhalitsa ku opposition izitero. George Chaponda and BJ cannot lead a party and win. Musiyeni mwana Nankhumwa ayesere. Enanu ndi oluzaluza. Ife tili pheee!, nyuuutu! kumangokuonera.

  49. Although I am UTM supporter, koma apapa ndili ndi Kondwani. Even ku Convention, ndizapita NDIPO ndikavota nawo.

    1. Mesa munkati  CHAPONDA
      WAKUBA?  Why is that Mpaka pano
      sakumangidwa? Is Tonse Government shielding him?paja munkati Peter was “SHIELDING”

  51. Nankhumwa will still take over from Peter. He has the capacity to unite the party across the country because of his charismatic leadership style, humble and accommodative. The Chapondas, Mpinganjira and the rest should be there to offer guidance to the party. But their age does not favor them to be the leaders of this party come 2025. If the party wants to bounce back in 2025, then care must be taken in handling pertinent issues like the one concerning Nankhumwa. His education cannot be questioned now and yet he has been in various portfolios in the past. This is just a means to discredit him and make him ineligible to be the torch bearer.
    My vote goes to Kondwani Nankhumwa. Wherever you are Kondwani, we are with you regardless of the race, political or religious affiliation.

    2. Sadly Nankhumwa came with his thugs to the hearing to threaten and undermine the DPP disciplinary commitee. as i’m writting they are stranded at golden peacock.He must be fired!

    3. Chaponda is tainted. He cannot lead lead DPP from its oblivion. Bright Musaka is the rightful candidate to to this honourable job. BJ, KN, Chaponda, Ben, Thom, etc etc if put on frontline the party will be like PP or even worse. Dont make it a Lomwe Belt party. We need strong opposition and we need strong DPP. Mark my word Musaka can do this… bolani a tcheya asalowererepo. I think it’s healthful to sort these dissenting issues now when we’re far from 2024/25. By that time the party will be very seasoned and then Tonse succession wrangle will ensue. Chakwera and Chilima nanunso sort your hidden wrangle now.

  52. Yeah sad development. DPP is a system as they call it. Mwalowa na virus. Kaya ndi COVID 19. Virus ya leadership/succession power struggle etc. Koma ndiye muthana.

    1. Nankhumwa ndi mfiti! He was behind downfall ya Mtengowaminga,
      Thom Mpinganjira, Chaponda  etc. he wants
      DPP presidency.

    1. Kondwani  NANKHUMWA pamaso
      amaoneka ngati  munthu wabwino koma he is
      thug! He is the man behind JOMO and BANGWE 1 anapha Chasowa uja.

      1. George Chaponda was cleared by ACB AND FIT FOR THIS OFFICE. Let
        Nankhumwa go through the same process and prove us wrong

    3. Let Nankhumwa take a few independent MP’s he sponsored to
      parliament and form his own party. This young man has his own agenda and the
      DPP guru’s know it hence resistance .

    5. Chodabwitsa ndichakuti anthu a tonse alliance ndiomwe
      amamupopa  Nankhumwa .iz it because  ndi informant  wao?

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