By Linda Kwanjana
-I’m therefore not withdrawing on the basis of endorsements showered on our Party President.
One of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential aspirants Dr Paul Gadama has maintained his earlier position, saying he will still compete at the convention despite others endorsing former president Peter Mutharika
Gadama said he is aware of what is happening in the party, especially seeing some people endorsing Mutharika, but he was quick to say that the development doesn’t bar anyone from contesting.
“Yes, I will contest. The DPP is maturing. The politics being practiced clearly shows that the party is transitioning. Democracy entails freedoms. Endorsements in politics by a group or individuals show that these freedoms are safeguarded. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with the endorsements for APM by some quarters or party followers,” he said.
Gadama said the endorsements do not necessarily constitute President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s stand to contest or not.
“If APM hinted as to his stand in this regard, my candidature would’ve been reconsidered. Without that, I take it the same way if other quarters endorse me or any candidate in the party. I’m therefore not withdrawing on the basis of endorsements showered on our Party President,”he said.
Gadama admitted that he did not attend the NGC meeting because he was out of the country.
Asked if such endorsement created fear in him, Gadama said not at all. He said the endorsements have never shaken him. “I have only been interested and following keenly,” he said.
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