Malawi: Chithyola 'Not Fit' to Lead Opposition, Claims MCP's Major As Chakwera's Inner Circle Comes Under Fire'

Malawi: Chithyola 'Not Fit' to Lead Opposition, Claims MCP's Major As Chakwera's Inner Circle Comes Under Fire'

A fierce leadership battle has erupted at the heart of Malawi's opposition MCP, after party heavyweight Alex Major launched a blistering broadside against former president Lazarus Chakwera's closest allies -- branding Simplex Chithyola Banda and other confidants "opportunists" more interested in clinging to power than genuinely serving the party.

BREAKING: Prince Kapondamgaga Eyes MCP Presidency, Vows to Restore Party Unity

ShareBy Our Reporter LILONGWE — Prince Kapondamgaga has emerged as a potential contender for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidency, expressing interest in contesting for the top position at the party’s upcoming national convention. Kapondamgaga, who previously worked alongside former President Dr Lazarus Chakwera while serving as Chief of Staff at State House, is positioning…

MCP split over Chakwera’s future: party flirtation with ‘life leadership’ - Politics News Malawi

Malawi's main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is entering a period of internal reckoning that looks set to shape its fortunes well beyond the immedia... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

Fight for MCP soul begins

MCP’s politburo is divided over the future of its leadership ahead of the 2030 General Election, with former president Lazarus Chakwera facing a challenge from senior figures, including his former chief of staff Prince Kapondamgaga. While Chakwera’s allies are pushing for him to contest the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidency again, opponents argue that his …