By Suleman Chitera
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has hit back at UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe, accusing him of spreading lies and personal attacks out of bitterness for not being selected as his running mate in the forthcoming September 16 General Elections.
In a strongly worded statement released by DPP spokesperson Shadreck Namalomba, Mutharika dismissed Kabambe’s recent claims that he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs when the British Ambassador was expelled from Malawi in 2011.
According to Mutharika, Kabambe’s allegations are “a fabricated lie”, stressing that he had not yet been appointed to the Foreign Affairs portfolio at the time.
“Kabambe is insulting me because he is bitter that I did not choose him as my running mate. Instead of misleading Malawians, he should focus on presenting his policies to the people. His current behavior clearly shows he is not ready to serve Malawians responsibly,” Mutharika said.
Political Tensions Ahead of Malawi Elections
The war of words between the two leaders comes as political campaigns intensify ahead of Malawi’s crucial elections. With both the DPP and UTM vying for voter support, analysts say personal attacks risk overshadowing policy discussions that Malawians desperately need.
So far, Kabambe has not issued any response to Mutharika’s remarks.
Key Takeaways
Mutharika accuses Kabambe of bitterness for not being picked as running mate.
DPP dismisses Kabambe’s claims about the 2011 British envoy expulsion.
Mutharika urges Kabambe to focus on policies instead of insults.
Malawi heads to the polls on September 16, 2025.
Conclusion
As Malawi edges closer to election day, the political stage is heating up with sharp exchanges between presidential contenders. Whether these battles will influence voter decisions remains to be seen, but Malawians continue to call for issue-based campaigns over personal attacks.
