By Twink Jones Gadama
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has exposed an imposter claiming to be a member of the Mutharika family. Samuel Thom Mutharika, a 60-year-old man, has been masquerading as the brother of the late President Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika and current President, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.
According to a statement released by the DPP, Samuel Thom Mutharika has no association with the Mutharika family and has been deceiving others to gain political mileage. The DPP has condemned the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for exploiting the Mutharika name for political gain.
“This is a serious offense of identity fraud and should not be taken lightly,” said Shadric Namalomba, MP and National Publicity Secretary of the DPP. “We urge Mr. Thom to stop presenting himself as a member of the Mutharika family. His actions are not only fraudulent but also disrespectful to their name.”
The DPP has also accused the MCP of using manipulative tactics to exploit the Mutharika name for political gain. “No amount of deceit can rescue your declining party,” said Namalomba. “Regardless of any malicious attacks against our president, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, he will emerge victorious in the September 2025 elections and guide our country towards a prosperous future.”
This development comes amidst a heated political climate in Malawi, with the MCP and DPP engaging in a war of words. The MCP has been accused of casting aspersions on the DPP and its leadership, while the DPP has retaliated by exposing the MCP’s alleged manipulative tactics.
Good governance analysts have predicted a volatile campaign period ahead of the September 2025 elections, citing the current political turmoil.
The analysts have urged politicians to spread messages of hope to Malawians instead of bad-mouthing other politicians.
The DPP’s statement has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many Malawians expressing outrage over the MCP’s alleged tactics. The MCP has yet to respond to the allegations.
As the political landscape in Malawi continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the September 2025 elections will be a defining moment for the country’s democracy. Will the DPP emerge victorious, or will the MCP’s tactics pay off?
