By Twink Jones Gadama
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Malawi has announced its upcoming elective convention, where all positions within the party will be up for grabs.
The convention, slated for August , comes as the party has regrouped and reunited, posing a formidable challenge to the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
According to a statement released by the DPP, the convention will provide an opportunity for members to elect new leaders, who will steer the party towards the next general elections.
The party has called on interested individuals to submit their candidacies for various positions, including the presidency, regional vice presidencies, secretary general, treasurer general, and other national senior positions.
The nomination fees for the various positions have been set, with presidential aspirants required to pay a whopping K4 million.
Regional vice presidents, secretary general, and treasurer general will pay K3 million, while other national senior positions will pay K2 million.
Aspirants for the three deputy positions will pay K1.5 million.
Young and female candidates will enjoy a 50% discount on the nomination fees.
The nomination fee is to be paid by August 6, 2024, and is non-refundable.
The party has emphasized that the fees are meant to ensure that only serious candidates participate in the convention.
The DPP’s elective convention comes at a time when the party has finally found peace and stability after years of infighting.
The party has expelled all confusionists and is now stronger than ever, posing a significant threat to the ruling MCP.
Political analysts have hailed the DPP’s move, saying it is a sign of the party’s renewed strength and commitment to democracy.
“The DPP’s elective convention is a positive development for Malawi’s democracy,” said one analyst.
“It shows that the party is committed to giving its members a say in the leadership of the party.”
The convention is also expected to bring new blood into the party’s leadership, with many young and female candidates expected to vie for positions.
This, analysts say, will help to inject new ideas and energy into the party.
As the DPP prepares for its elective convention, the ruling MCP will be watching with keen interest.
The MCP has been facing its own internal challenges, and the DPP’s renewed strength will likely put pressure on the ruling party to get its house in order.
The DPP’s elective convention is a significant development in Malawi’s political landscape.
It marks a new chapter for the party, which is now stronger and more united than ever.
As the party prepares to elect new leaders, Malawians will be watching with keen interest, eager to see what the future holds for the country’s politics.
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