MCP Confident of 2025 Re-election, Touts Achievements
The gathering included other prominent MCP figures and former opposition members, signalling the party's efforts to broaden its appeal ahead of the 2025 elections.
MZIMBA, Malawi— The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is positioning itself for victory in the 2025 general elections, with party leaders highlighting government achievements despite recent challenges, writes George Bulombola, MANA.
Richard Chimwendo Banda, MCP Secretary General and Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, addressed a political rally Saturday at Ngazi Primary School in Mzimba, where over 100 Alliance for Democracy members defected to MCP.
"Malawians have all the reasons to vote for President Lazarus Chakwera come the 2025 General Elections," Chimwendo Banda said, praising Chakwera's leadership through recent hardships, including natural disasters.
The minister outlined several government initiatives, including the construction of 11,000 primary school blocks, a new university in Mzimba, and infrastructure projects in Mzuzu.
He also noted increased university student allowances and the abolition of the controversial "quarter system" in education.
"Not every challenge has been addressed, but from what MCP has demonstrated in the past few years, Malawians have all the reasons to vote for Chakwera," Chimwendo Banda added.
Catherine Gotani Hara, First Deputy Vice President of MCP and Speaker of the National Assembly, commended the government's efforts to promote agribusiness and improve farmers' economic status.
The rally also featured criticism of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), with Chimwendo Banda accusing them of unfulfilled promises and human rights violations during their tenure.
As the MCP seeks to solidify its support base, the event highlighted the party's national reach.
"MCP has proved to be a party with members from all corners of the country. This is not a family party," Chimwendo Banda emphasized, listing past party leaders from various regions.
The gathering included other prominent MCP figures and former opposition members, signalling the party's efforts to broaden its appeal ahead of the 2025 elections.