By Linda Kwanjana
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has accused Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for the recent firing of some of its members.
MCP says these actions by the largest opposition party undermine the democratic principles that underpin the importance of member consultation, participation, and tolerance in decision-making processes, as well as to the political rights and freedom of association that all Malawians are granted by the country’s constitution.
The message is contained in a statement which MCP Publicity Secretary Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma has signed and issued.
The statement further says these actions are undemocratic which are also undermining both democracy of our country as well as its principles urging that a party has to be open to dissenting opinions and ideas of its members and provide channels for constructive criticism, feedback and reconciliation.
“By summarily dismissing its members using a process that lacks transparency, the DPP has set a dangerous precedent that threatens the democratic fabric of our society,” reads part of the statement.
MCP is therefore calling upon leadership of DPP to live up to the principles of democracy and reconsider its actions and join other parties in Malawi in adopting a more inclusive and transparent spirit that is commensurate with the desire of Malawians for an inclusive democratic developmental state.
Political commentators have been accusing Peter Mutharika for failing to run the party affairs.
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