By Burnett Munthali
Independent presidential candidate Milward Tobias has officially announced Henry Mdebwe as his running mate for the September 16th General Election.
The announcement adds a significant dimension to Tobias’s campaign, as the selection of a running mate is a critical step in the electoral journey.
By choosing Henry Mdebwe, Tobias signals his intention to present a strong and credible ticket to Malawians ahead of the polls.
Mdebwe is expected to bring complementary strengths to the presidential ticket, particularly in policy engagement and grassroots mobilization.
This move positions the Tobias-Mdebwe duo as one of the alternative voices in a race largely dominated by major party candidates.
The decision to run independently reflects Tobias’s desire to challenge the status quo and appeal to voters seeking a non-partisan leadership.
According to electoral regulations, every presidential candidate must submit the name of a running mate as part of their nomination requirements.
With this announcement, Milward Tobias meets one of the constitutional obligations that allow him to appear on the final presidential ballot.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has already confirmed that Tobias’s nomination papers passed preliminary inspection, clearing his path to the campaign trail.
Political observers are now turning their attention to how the independent ticket will perform in an election cycle expected to be highly competitive.
As campaigns intensify, the public will be looking to hear more about the Tobias-Mdebwe platform and how it addresses Malawi’s pressing socio-economic challenges.
This development reflects the growing diversity of choices available to Malawians in the 2025 presidential race, reinforcing the strength of the country’s democratic space.
