By Suleman Chitera The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has appointed Bishop Malani Mtonga as its Acting Secretary General, replacing Linda Limbe, who has recently been appointed to Malawi’s diplomatic service as Deputy Consul General to China.DPP unveils election manifesto at Mount Soche as alliance with AFORD gains momentum The appointment has been confirmed through a […]
By Staff Reporter The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has emphasized the need for a change in government, stressing that this is essential for Malawi to achieve socio-economic prosperity. AFORD’s National Director of Political Affairs, Ernest Kondowe, made this assertion while introducing Alfred John Adam, the party’s aspiring parliamentary candidate for Mzuzu City South-East, at Msongwe […]
Aspiring parliamentary candidate for Mzuzu City South-East, Alfred Adams, has given hope to the people of Masasa Township, who have been deprived of development since the dawn of democracy. Running on the Alliance for Democracy ticket, Adams, popularly known as Hiroshima in business circles, highlighted the dire need for better infrastructure in the area. “Masasa […]
By Burnett Munthali As Malawi continues to grapple with a crippling fuel crisis, the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has thrown its weight behind the upcoming demonstrations organized by the Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). In a bold and decisive statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Annie Amatulah Maluwa, AFORD has called for […]
Afford Party leader, Enock Chihana, has publicly condemned the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for allegedly using youths to perpetrate violence and disrupt democratic processes. Speaking during press briefing in Lilongwe on Wednesday, AFFORD incumbent President, Enock Chihana raised concerns such as disruption of democratic processes, intimidation of opposition parties and violence perpetrated by MCP […]
By Burnett Munthali Today, top leaders from Malawi’s opposition parties, including the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Transformation Movement (UTM), United Democratic Front (UDF), and Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), are holding a press conference in the city of Lilongwe. The opposition leaders are expected to address a range of issues surrounding next year’s elections, including […]
By Burnett Munthali Police officers deployed teargas today to disperse a large gathering of supporters from multiple political parties, including AFORD, DPP, UDF, and UTM, outside the Area 30 police headquarters in Lilongwe. The supporters had come together in a show of solidarity, primarily in response to the detention of UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati. […]
By Burnett Munthali The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM, and the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) are expected to host a joint press conference today in Lilongwe. The parties aim to address key issues surrounding the upcoming 2025 General Elections. According to the organizers, the press briefing will focus on electoral reforms, transparency, and the parties’ […]
By Burnett Munthali Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has firmly denied reports that it issued any statement regarding the controversial remarks allegedly made by Daudi Chikwanje, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) governor for the Eastern Region. A letter that has been circulating and is believed to be from AFORD has condemned these remarks, suggesting that they […]
By Burnett Munthali Enock Chihana, the President of the Alliance for Democracy (Aford), has issued a public apology to Malawians for the party’s failure to deliver on the promises made through the Tonse Alliance. Speaking during the party’s elective indaba held in Lilongwe this morning, Chihana expressed deep regret, stating that it was a “mistake” […]
