Tag: Opposition political parties
Political parties urged to focus on issue-based campaigns ahead of 2025 General Elections
By Burnett Munthali With the 2025 General Elections fast approaching, political parties in Malawi have been challenged to focus on issue-based campaigns rather than resorting to violence or populist rhetoric. This call was made by United Democratic Front (UDF) Secretary General, Genarino Lemani, during his address at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Blantyre […]
Analysis of Opposition Concerns Over Voter Registration Irregularities in Malawi
By Burnett Munthali In a recent press conference held in Lilongwe, four major opposition political parties—the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Democratic Front (UDF), Alliance for Democracy (Aford), and UTM—have raised significant concerns regarding the first phase of the voter registration exercise in Malawi. This united stance among the opposition parties highlights critical issues surrounding […]
Concerns Emerge from Opposition Parties Over Voter Registration Irregularities
By Burnett Munthali In a press conference held in Lilongwe, four prominent opposition political parties have raised alarm over the first phase of the voter registration exercise in Malawi, citing numerous irregularities that they believe the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) have failed to address. The parties—Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), […]
Opposition Parties Call for Resignation of MEC Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and CEO David Mpesi Over Alleged MCP Ties
By Burnett Munthali Several opposition parties in Malawi are demanding the immediate resignation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Executive Officer David Mpesi, accusing them of having close ties with the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). The parties argue that these associations compromise the integrity of the upcoming 2025 elections. […]