By Burnett Munthali
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has strongly denied allegations that it paid K5 billion to the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) to form a political alliance ahead of the September elections.
The claims have sparked widespread speculation and debate on social media and political platforms across the country.
However, MCP’s second publicity secretary, Ken Msonda, has dismissed the accusations as “propaganda” orchestrated by opposition parties to discredit the ruling party.
Speaking in an interview with Capital FM, Msonda emphasized that the MCP has not held any discussions with AFORD regarding the formation of any alliance.
“These allegations are baseless and purely intended to mislead the public,” he said.
Msonda maintained that the MCP has never engaged AFORD in talks about any form of political partnership or electoral cooperation.
He suggested that the narrative was a politically motivated strategy aimed at creating confusion among the electorate.
The MCP, according to Msonda, is focused on implementing its development agenda rather than engaging in backdoor political deals.
He went further to state that the party remains confident of securing victory in the upcoming tripartite elections—whether it runs alone or not.
“We are focused on development, not political deals,” Msonda added, highlighting the MCP’s priorities ahead of the polls.
The allegations come at a time when political alliances and endorsements are being closely watched, as various parties position themselves for the crucial September vote.
MCP’s firm denial is likely aimed at distancing the party from any appearance of desperation or behind-the-scenes negotiations.
Meanwhile, AFORD has also publicly denied any alliance talks with the MCP, insisting on its independence in the 2025 elections.
The conflicting narratives reflect a politically charged atmosphere, with misinformation and strategic positioning becoming common tools in the lead-up to the elections.
As the race tightens, both the ruling party and opposition camps are expected to face increased scrutiny from the public and the media.
