The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Saturday officially welcomed former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Karonga north constituency, Mungasulwa Mwambande in a style.
The welcoming ceremony which was held at Iponga ground in the district was led by a number of MCP top blasts that included Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule, Minister of lands Deus Gumba, Second Deputy Secretary General who is also Minister of Youths and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire, Rumphi Central MP Chidumba Mkandawire, MCP secretary general Chimwendo Banda as well as the party’s north north chairperson Kenzie Msukwa.
Speaking during the ceremony, Mwambande praised MCP government under the leadership of President Lazarus Chakwera for not being selective when it comes to sharing development projects.
He then assured Chakwera and MCP that they will get over 80 percent of votes in his area coming 16 September, 2025.
“Karonga North constituency has now changed its face because of development projects initiated by Chakwera’s government. The only way to say thank you and make sure that he won the coming elections was join his party,” he disclosed.
MCP second deputy secretary general, Uchizi Mkandawire said Mwambande has proved to be a wise politician by making the decision.
According to Mkandawire, MCP has grown big in the north because of Chakwera’s leadership which has brought number of development projects.
“MCP is now a darling to almost everyone in the north curtsey of Chakwera’s leadership. Wise politicians will in the region will emulate what Mwambande has done especially if they don’t want to kill their political career,” said Mkandawire.
Msukwa on his side said north north region which includes Rumphi, Karonga and Chitipa districts is Chakwera’s political bedroom.
Chimwendo Banda said MCP is the only party which is strong in all region.
MCP also welcomed Chitipa Wenya MP Welani Chilenga last of last week.
In 2019 during DPP government, Mwambande served as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining.
He was also a senior member in DPP National Governing Council (NEC).
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