By Twink Jones Gadama
In a shocking display of desperation, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has resorted to handing out cash to supporters in a bid to drum up support for their cause. Our reporter spoke to several individuals who attended a rally in Mulanje, where they were promised K2000 each for their attendance.
According to eyewitnesses, the rally was organized by Zikhale Ng’oma and Abida Mia, both high-ranking officials in the MCP. Supporters were ferried from different parts of Mulanje, with many arriving in the hopes of receiving the promised cash handout.
However, things took a surprising turn when Zikhale Ng’oma sent an MCP official to distribute K1000 to each supporter, with the promise of an additional K1000 after the meeting. Chiefs in attendance were given a whopping K30,000 each, along with promises of bags of maize.
But despite the MCP’s efforts to buy support, many attendees were left unimpressed. “There is no MCP here,” said one woman, clad in MCP cloth. “I got this cloth on Saturday when MCP agents were distributing them. It’s clear they’re trying to buy our support, but it won’t work.”
The MCP’s desperation is palpable, and many are questioning the source of the funds being used to entice supporters. “It’s clear they’re using taxpayer money to try and buy support,” said one attendee. “But we won’t be swayed by their empty promises and cash handouts.”
The incident has raised concerns about the MCP’s tactics and their willingness to use taxpayer funds for their own gain. As one observer noted, “This is a clear abuse of power and a betrayal of the public’s trust. The MCP needs to be held accountable for their actions.”
The incident has also sparked debate about the role of money in politics and the impact it can have on the democratic process. As one commentator noted, “When politicians start using cash handouts to buy support, it undermines the very foundations of our democracy. We need to be vigilant and ensure that our politicians are held to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.”
The MCP’s desperate attempt to buy support has backfired, with many attendees seeing through their tactics and questioning the source of the funds being used. As Malawi prepares for elections in 2025, it’s clear that the MCP will stop at nothing to try and maintain their grip on power. But will their tactics pay off, or will the people of Malawi see through their desperation and demand better from their leaders?
