By Burnett Munthali 

In a letter to the public, Jackson Kathumba of Kamphata, Lilongwe, has expressed full support for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) recent decision regarding Hon. Gladys Ganda. Kathumba, a strong advocate of party loyalty and strategy, criticized Ganda’s actions and called for her immediate removal from the DPP, arguing that she had compromised her position within the party.Mutharika Is The Real Deal To Change Malawi Messed By Chakwera Administration

Kathumba’s stance follows the DPP’s move to reassign Ganda from her role as Director of Elections, rather than dismissing her. In his letter, he suggested that if he were former President Arthur Peter Mutharika, he would have taken a firmer stance by firing Ganda immediately. He described her as an experienced politician who knew the potential consequences of her actions when she indirectly campaigned for President Lazarus Chakwera ahead of the 2025 elections.

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“Her duty as Director of Elections was to defend and promote the DPP’s agenda, not to praise an opponent,” Kathumba wrote. He characterized Ganda’s actions as a serious political blunder, lacking in strategy and loyalty. For Kathumba, Ganda’s conduct was not only a careless mistake but also a betrayal of the party’s cause.Bright Msaka Reflects on Professor Mutharika’s Inspirational Interview

Kathumba further emphasized that politics is fundamentally about loyalty and competition, stating that “politics is about loyalty and outshining your opponents, not neutrality or emotional decisions.” He concluded by urging the DPP leadership to remove Ganda from the party altogether, as her words and actions indicate she is “compromised” and no longer fit to serve the party’s interests.DPP Poised for Victory: Mutharika Predicts 57.9% Win in 2025 Election

The internal debate within the DPP continues, as members and supporters express differing views on how to handle Ganda’s perceived misstep. However, Kathumba’s letter reflects a growing sentiment within certain sections of the party that demand stronger action against those seen as undermining the opposition’s unityArthur Peter Mutharika: The unmatched force in Malawi’s political arena