Chairperson of the DPP Convention, Dr. George Chaponda, announces unopposed candidates

By Burnett Munthali

Dr. George Chaponda, the Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convention, has revealed that seven party officials will be elected unopposed during the upcoming convention scheduled for this Sunday at Comesa Hall in Blantyre.

Among those running unopposed are the party’s president, Professor Peter Mutharika; Vice President for the North, Jappie Mhango; and National Treasurer General, Edgar Tembo.

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In the Secretary General role, incumbent Dr. Clement Mwale will face competition from Peter Mukhitho.

For the vice president positions, Dr. Chaponda is set to compete against Joseph Mwanamveka for the southern region. Alfred Gangata will challenge Paul Gadama for the central region, and Bright Msaka will vie against Lonnie Phiri Chijere for the eastern region.