By Suleman Chitera,
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has fired up its campaign engines, promising Malawians an end to the country’s persistent fuel woes—if they return Peter Mutharika to power this September.
Speaking at a vibrant political rally in Bandawe, Chiradzulu, DPP Vice President for the Southern Region Joseph Mwanamvekha boldly declared that the current fuel challenges tormenting the nation will be history under a DPP-led government.
“Malawians are tired of queuing for hours just to find empty pumps. That will change once Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika steps back into office,” said Mwanamvekha, drawing thunderous applause from party loyalists.
He told the crowd that the September 16 elections present a golden opportunity for the country to reset and reclaim stability—starting with reliable fuel supply.
“This is not just a promise; it’s a commitment. We’ve fixed this before, and we will do it again,” Mwanamvekha said, referencing DPP’s previous time in power.
The rally, aimed at drumming up support ahead of the polls, brought together party faithfuls, youth, and first-time voters, many of whom echoed Mwanamvekha’s sentiments that the fuel crisis reflects broader leadership failure.
As the campaign trail heats up, DPP appears to be anchoring its message on economic recovery, energy stability, and restoring confidence in government systems—issues many Malawians say are now top of mind.
With just over a month to go, Mwanamvekha’s rallying call sets the tone for what could be one of Malawi’s most defining elections.
