By Burnett Munthali
Justice Dr. Jane Ansah has today kick-started her whistle-stop tour at Tsangano Trading Centre, marking the official launch of her campaign activities in Ntcheu North West Constituency, where she is aspiring to become the Member of Parliament.
These whistle-stop tours are being carried out across her constituency as part of her grassroots engagement efforts.
During the event, Dr. Ansah took time to articulate the manifesto of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), outlining key commitments aimed at transforming the lives of Malawians.
She highlighted several flagship promises that form the backbone of her campaign platform.
One of the key pledges is the abolition of school and examination fees to ensure accessible education for all Malawians.
She also announced the creation of a K100 million Women’s Loan Fund designed to empower women economically and enable them to participate actively in business ventures.
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A K100 million Youth Fund was unveiled to support entrepreneurship and innovation among young people across the constituency.
Additionally, Dr. Ansah promised a K5 billion annual Constituency Development Fund, which will be managed by Area Development Committees to implement projects that directly respond to the needs of the people.
Addressing concerns about her dual role as both a parliamentary candidate and the running mate to the incoming President, she assured constituents of her unwavering commitment to serve Ntcheu North West.
Dr. Ansah emphasized that her decision to stand for Parliament is driven by a desire to ensure local development while simultaneously supporting the national agenda alongside President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.
Her message resonated with residents who expressed optimism about the potential impact of these initiatives on education, economic empowerment, and community development.
The event also provided a platform for constituents to engage directly with Dr. Ansah, highlighting the participatory nature of her campaign.
Concluding Analysis
Justice Dr. Jane Ansah’s whistle-stop tour in Ntcheu North West underscores her focus on grassroots engagement and practical solutions to the everyday challenges faced by her constituents.
Her manifesto pledges, particularly those targeting education, women’s empowerment, youth entrepreneurship, and constituency development, are likely to resonate strongly with voters eager for tangible change.
By balancing her parliamentary ambitions with her role as the DPP running mate, Dr. Ansah is positioning herself as both a national and local leader capable of driving development across multiple levels.
As the campaign season intensifies, her ability to deliver on these promises and maintain voter confidence will be critical in shaping her success in the September elections.