By Burnett Munthali
Vice President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), Timothy Mtambo, has firmly rejected any alliance between his party and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), distancing himself from a recent announcement made by AFORD President Enock Chihana.
Speaking at a press conference in Lilongwe, Mtambo stated categorically that he would not support any political collaboration with the DPP, citing the party’s poor governance record and failure to reform.
He specifically criticised the selection of Jane Ansah as DPP presidential candidate Peter Mutharika’s running mate in the upcoming 2025 elections, accusing her of presiding over the highly controversial and chaotic 2019 elections.
Mtambo said the DPP’s leadership had proven to be corrupt and untrustworthy, highlighting that the party failed Malawians on multiple fronts during its previous tenure in government.
He also recalled how the DPP allegedly betrayed AFORD during a past political partnership, which he said left lasting scars on the party’s integrity and credibility.
As AFORD Vice President, Mtambo declared that he would not participate in any campaign that involves the DPP, asserting that doing so would be a betrayal of the values he and many AFORD supporters uphold.
Adding weight to Mtambo’s remarks, AFORD Legal Director Khwima Mchizi expressed similar concerns, stating that the DPP has not shown any remorse or accountability for past injustices committed against AFORD and Malawians at large.
Mchizi emphasized that under such circumstances, it would be both impractical and morally wrong for AFORD to align with a party that has failed to atone for its past actions.
This development has sparked debate within AFORD ranks, raising questions about internal unity and the long-term viability of the recently announced pact with the DPP.
