UTm finally registered as new party in Malawi

November 9, 2018 Chancy Namazunda - Nyasa Times 36 Comments
After battling and tussling, the registrar of political parties in Malawi has finally registered UTM as a political party.
In a letter written to lawyers representing UTM, Ritz Attorneys-at-Law and addressed to one of the legal firm’s partner Lusungu Gondwe, the Registrar of Political Parties Deputy Registrar Chikumbutso Namelo has confirmed the registration.
“Please find enclosed herewith the registration certificate of UTM Party in accordance with the court Order made by Justice M Chirwa on 2nd November 2018,” reads the letter.
According to the registration certificate, UTM was registered on 21st September 2018.
The UTM leader Saulos Chilima, who is the country’s Vice-President, warned his followers that they would face turbulence, but asked them to be prepared and be assured of successful landing, come the polls.

Chilima, who broke ranks with the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to form the UTM, said they will fight the appeal.

“Do not be intimidated, we fought for this democracy; we fought to be free, if they decide to appeal, we will fight them there. Don’t waste time with trivia or garbage,” said Chilima.

He said Malawians fought for democratic rule in 1992, and went for the referendum in 1993, before the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was kicked out in the first general elections in 1994.

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36 replies on “UTm finally registered as new party in Malawi”

  5. The registration of UTM will certainly stir up Malawi politics. It will so interesting that even those who ordinarily are passive will be glued to the radio of TV. Newspapers will sell and so will party regalia. DPP will have to really work for a win and even if they do win; it won’t be plain sailing in parliament. DPP MPS will be forced to read documents, bills etc and will have to be wise awake to be relevant. UTM will usher in new politics whether they win next year or not.

  6. zose mopanda ndeu. kkukhala zipani zina ndiye kukanakhala kutukwana kuphana, nkhondo. monga taonela kuyesesa kunyenegelela ma jaji etc kuti zisatheke. uku ndiye timati kuopseza anthu zosatila zake CIVIL WAR. ncifukwa tikanali mma town koma ikuoneka ngati midzi. old lilongwe yakalekale koma tilibe new town.
    city ngati ka trading centre. aliyese kumangooneka ali mbuu kutuwa.
    cisoni. pitala ali busy misonkhano yausiku kufuna kuyambitsa nkhondo kupanga ti ma ministry topanda mutu. disaster munakanika kuilongosola ku cikwawa mpaka lelo. ndalama zokupasani azungu omwe ncaca ati ndi anthu opanda zelu. galu wacabecabe . mbuzi ya malisece galu wa ciwewe ngati dausi,mxiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

  7. Bravo UTM moto kuti buuuuuuu! There is nothing wrong with registering using abbreviation. NBS bank did the same it is registered as NBS and not New Building Society.

  8. UTM congrats for the registration but be strategic don’t be fooled that u can win it alone, come up with a workable alliance. This 2019 election is all abt kicking the thieves (DPP)out then next election 2024 when DPP is dead and buried its when opposition can split out and battle it alone. It doesn’t take a genius its all abt deals. Divided you fall.

    1. You have read my mind brother, how I wish opposition could combine and kick thievses out of power together with their prince of thieves.

  9. Well done SKC and UTM for your tenacity and fighting spirit, ife tikumenya ya underground for you inu osatekeseka

  10. Congrats UTM keep the fire burning osatayilira. Please continue with the pace you have taken if you continue up to 15th April l can assure you Boma ndi lanu

  11. UTM ndi ANGUNGA

    Wachepa koma mkulu
    Wako uona lero…….
    Tili PA mbuyo PA UTM zafikapa
    Malawi saku sangalaLA…

    …….

    …….

    1. UTM is now a political party. Now remember You have a lot of work to do to convince the masses out there. This is just a first step and expect more challenges a head of you. Imeneyo ndiye democracy

  12. A Chikumbutso apa nde mwaonetsa u lefulefutu. Chikumbutso wake wayenera kukhala wamu nyimbo ya Symon and Kendall uja, kkk

  13. Koma wina alira, chaka chake ndi chino ndi cha mawa, ndikunena ndi iweyo wa DPP we,,,Ng’oooo!! mwayamba kunjenjemera a DPP

  18. Hehehehede, a Chikumbutso ili ndi dziko!!!. Apa yankhulanitso tizizungu tija mumayankhula tija ta public domain……..kkkkk, mwangoyipitsa yipitsa mbiri za ma AG, za ziiii. Now, you will see the reactions from Malawians come may 2019, expect another public domain from Malawians against all thieves including the sturbon mind like you, Shameless like devil

  20. UTM is sloppy, this registration will be challenged in supreme court. You can not have a party just registered as UTM party. What is preventing it from using the full name United Transformation Movement (UTM). Don’t think this battle is over. The problem is that many people who are excited with this ruling do not understand what this is all about. UTM made a mistake they could just have corrected it instead of being arrogant and pretend they know.

    1. NBS don’t wanna be called New Building Society anymore. TNT don’t wanna be called Telecom Networks Malawi. What’s wrong with UTM?

    2. which Supreme court now? is there another one kapena you talking about Supreme court of Ngongoliwa

    3. Koma iyinso ndiye mbuzi ina. Ilinso m’Malawi mom’muno. Achimwene zatha kale izi. Nkumapeto uku, mwamva.

  22. Ukamayenda panseu, Ukamapita kuntchito, Ukamapita ku Church/Mosque , ana ako akamacheza ndi anzawo, akaziako akamacheza ndi azawo, anzako akamakuwona aziti mwa awona awo? Ndi amene amakaniza kuti UTM isalembetse. I know it is not you, but the weight is on your shoulders and the shame is too great to bear Mr Namelo.

    1. Please Honourable members of UTM take this humble advice. To unseat DPP now you can’t stand alone. Gather your energy and symphoric power behind Chakwera as for now. Make a deal that Chilima continues as VP but under Chakwera only to succeed him later in 2024. One must be humble now if you are really for the common good of Malawians. Secure the north of the country consolidate the centre and compenatrate the south. Surely your joint efforts will produce exuberant results.

      1. I totally agree with you Dr Kampamteni make alliance with MCP if you have both in common goals SKC humble yourself and accept to be running mate of Chakwera if you to fight to get out this evil government into power
        Chakwera accept to rule just first term and hand over power to SKC take good example of Mandera. This your fighting is freedom not greedy power

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