By Chisomo Phiri
United Transformation Movement (UTM) Party central region governor Samson Mithenga has resigned from the party and has joined the Tonse Alliance main partner Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
Mithenga was unveiled at the party’s rally on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the capital Lilongwe, where he was welcomed by the party’s secretary general, Eisenhower Mkaka.
Mithenga joined the MCP alongside other UTM party senior members Dilax Chawinga, regional secretary Godfrey Chifomboti, regional treasurer Helbert Thondoya, deputy regional treasurer Sifati Mwanyawa, and other members.
In his speech, Mkaka said that Malawians now need a message of encouragement and hope that whatever tribulations the country is facing, “Will come to an end and they are building a team that will assist to address the social-economic challenges.”
UTM party whose leader is Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima has suffered heavy defection from senior members joining other parties and leaving the party for other personal matters.
Key figures left the party since the formation of Tonse Alliance government including Frank Mwenefumbo, Jessie Kabwila, Chidanti Malunga, Bon Kalindo, and other members.
 Party central region governor Samson Mithenga has resigned from the party and has joined the Tonse Alliance main partner Malawi Congress Party (MCP).…){kind=link}