By Burnett Munthali
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Presidential Advisor, Gladys Ganda, has launched a scathing attack on the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government, accusing it of failing to manage the country’s affairs, leading to widespread civil servant strikes and economic mismanagement. Speaking at a DPP press briefing on Thursday, Ganda also claimed that during the DPP’s time in government, no Malawian died from hunger, a stark contrast to the current administration’s struggles.
Ganda pointed out that the constant strikes by civil servants across various sectors, including health, education, and other essential services, reflect the MCP government’s inability to address the grievances of workers and meet the country’s basic needs.
“Civil servants are on strike everywhere, and this is an undeniable sign that the MCP government has failed. They have failed to manage public resources and respond to the needs of the people,” Ganda said.
She further contrasted the current situation with the DPP’s time in power, arguing that despite economic challenges, the DPP managed to prevent hunger-related deaths.
“During the DPP era, not a single Malawian died of hunger. We had systems in place to ensure that food was available, even in the hardest times. But now, people are struggling, and the government seems unable to cope with the situation,” she added.
In addition to her critique of the MCP’s domestic policies, Ganda also took aim at President Lazarus Chakwera’s frequent international trips, which she claims are draining the country’s limited resources. She urged the president to reduce the size of his entourage on foreign visits as a cost-saving measure and suggested that he should delegate some of his responsibilities to ministers or principal secretaries for local trips.
“The president must lead by example in these tough economic times. He should minimize the number of people he travels with abroad and delegate local trips to ministers or principal secretaries. This would save much-needed resources that could be used to address the current crises,” Ganda advised.
Her comments come amid growing public frustration over government spending on international trips and the general economic hardship facing the country. The DPP has been vocal in its criticism of the MCP-led government, accusing it of mismanagement and failing to prioritize the needs of Malawians.
President Chakwera has yet to respond to these specific allegations, but his administration has repeatedly defended its international engagements as essential for fostering diplomatic ties and attracting investment.
With the 2025 elections approaching, the DPP has ramped up its attacks on the government, positioning itself as the party that can restore stability and economic growth to the country.
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