By Twink Jones Gadama
In a bizarre and shocking turn of events, Calista chapola, the widow of former president bingu wa mutharika, suffered a humiliating defeat in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primaries yesterday.
Sources close to the matter claim that the ghost of Bingu wa mutharika rose from the grave and flogged Calista, putting an end to her political aspirations.
Calista, who was once married to Bingu wa Mutharika and adopted the name Mrs. Mutharika by marriage, had defected to the mcp after her husband’s death.
Despite bingu’s well-known disdain for the mcp, Calista attempted to use his name and legacy to further her own political career.
However, her plans were dealt a severe blow when she lost the mcp primary elections.
Insiders claim that Calista’s defeat was not just a result of her lack of popularity among party members, but also due to the intervention of bingu’s ghost.
According to eyewitnesses, Calista was seen running out of the polling station, screaming and crying, claiming that she had been flogged by an invisible force.
While some have dismissed the claims as mere superstition, others believe that Bingu’s ghost was indeed responsible for Calista’s downfall. “This is not the first time we’ve warned Calista to stop using Bingu’s name for her own political gain,” said a source close to the mutharika family. “She refused to listen, and now she’s paying the price.”
The mcp has thus far refused to comment on the matter, but insiders claim that the party is relieved to be rid of calista, who was seen as a divisive figure within the party.
As for calista, her future in politics remains uncertain.
While some have speculated that she may attempt to revive her career with another party, others believe that her reputation has been irreparably damaged.
One thing is certain, however: the ghost of bingu wa mutharika will not be forgotten anytime soon.
