Lilongwe, Malawi – Confusion has gripped the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as supporters continue to question the silence of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) while Independent Member of Parliament Vitumbiko Mumba holds press conferences in the name of MCP.
MCP Supporters Demand Answers
Party loyalists are asking: Where is the MCP NEC? Many believe Mumba, who is no longer officially part of the party, has been allowed too much space to speak for MCP, creating divisions and mistrust among grassroots followers.Peter Mutharika Takes Early Lead in Malawi Presidential Election Results
Sources within the party say Mumba has been at the center of controversy since his selection as running mate by President Lazarus Chakwera ahead of the 2025 elections. Critics argue that the decision backfired, costing MCP support in its Central Region stronghold.
The Turning Point: Chakwera’s Choice of Mumba
Analysts point to the moment Chakwera picked Mumba as the beginning of MCP’s troubles. According to some insiders, the choice alienated loyal party members who felt sidelined. In particular, the Central Region reportedly rejected MCP because of anger towards Mumba’s appointment.Vitumbiko Mumba’s Independent Roots, MCP’s Painful Loss
“Mumba’s selection was the day MCP lost its future,” said one party supporter. “Chakwera should have left the party alone rather than choosing Mumba as running mate.”
Why MCP Supporters Shifted to Mutharika
As discontent grew, many MCP followers turned their support to Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). They argued that Mutharika offered stronger leadership compared to what they described as Chakwera’s “family politics.”Will Mumba influence the Chakwera’s clueless and directionless leadership style?
This shift in allegiance is seen as one of the key reasons Mutharika gained ground during the election, particularly in areas that were once considered MCP’s political backbone.
NEC’s Silence Raises More Questions
The biggest question now remains: Where is the MCP NEC? Supporters say the committee has failed to address internal conflicts, leaving Mumba—an Independent MP—to dominate public discourse in the name of MCP.
Political analysts warn that if NEC does not take control of the situation, MCP risks further decline in credibility and influence ahead of future elections.Cold War Brews in MCP After Endorsement of Vitumbiko Mumba as Running Mate
Conclusion
The controversy surrounding Vitumbiko Mumba and the silence of the MCP NEC has exposed deep cracks within the party. Unless decisive leadership emerges soon, MCP may continue to lose ground to rival parties like the DPP.
For many supporters, the answer is simple: leadership must return to the rightful structures of the party, not Independent MPs holding press conferences.
