By Burnett Munthali
Enock Chihana, President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), has announced that the party will hold its Elective Convention on September 6, 2024, in Lilongwe. In an interview Chihana revealed that all positions within the party, including his own, will be open for election.
Chihana emphasized the democratic nature of AFORD, urging members to actively participate and contest for any position they aspire to. “We are a democratic institution and we believe power comes from the grassroots,” Chihana stated. “Therefore, we are encouraging members to join the party and run for every position they would want to contest for.”
Additionally, Chihana addressed recent media speculation about AFORD’s alliances for the 2025 presidential election, dismissing reports that the party has already secured an alliance partner. He affirmed that AFORD remains committed to its principles and has not yet formalized any such agreements.
The upcoming convention represents a significant opportunity for AFORD members to shape the party’s future leadership and strategic direction as it prepares for the next electoral cycle.
Reacting to the statement that DPP president Peter Mutharika made during the opening of their convention that AFord is part of the grand alliance- Chihana refuted that saying his party is yet to make a decision and that will be after the convention
