By Burnett Munthali
Former President Peter Mutharika, who is also the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, has just completed his whistle-stop at Ntcheu Boma on his way to Lilongwe.
In his address to supporters, Mutharika urged Malawians to vote for him in the September 16, 2025, General Election.
He described himself as the only hope for the country’s development, emphasizing the need for change in leadership.
Mutharika warned voters against repeating the mistakes of the 2020 elections, when, according to him, leaders who mismanaged the country were elected.
He passionately called on citizens to come out in large numbers to cast their votes, even urging them to assist the sick to reach polling stations to ensure their participation.
Mutharika’s remarks specifically targeted the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), which he urged Malawians to remove from government.
Earlier in the day, Mutharika stopped at Nsipe in the district, where the delegation observed a minute of silence in memory of former Vice President Saulos Chilima.
The DPP leader is scheduled to complete his political engagements at Biwi Triangle in Lilongwe, where he will continue his campaign outreach.
Concluding Analysis
Peter Mutharika’s whistle-stop tour demonstrates a strategic effort to mobilize grassroots support ahead of the September elections.
By linking his campaign to national development and invoking memories of past governance failures, he aims to position himself as
