By Kondanani Chilimunthaka
Malawi Congress Party North South Regional Chairman, Josephy Chavula has finally come in open declaring his interest to contest at the Malawi Congress Party Primary elections for the newly constituted Mzuzu City South West Constituency.
Chavula made the declaration on Sunday, 19th February, 2023 at the party’s regional offices in Mzuzu during his interview with media soon after the meeting that was conducted by the party’s Vice President, Harry Mlekanjala Mkandawire which was aiming at preparing the constituents of Mzuzu City Constituency to constitute area and constituency committees in all the three new constituencies of the City.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chavula said; “Our party is identifying potential candidates towards primary elections in these new constituencies. I am one of them vying for Mzuzu City South East Constituency, and very confident that I will carry the day come primaries in our party.”
Chavula further told reporters that MCP believes in credibility of every election, hence the meeting conducted by its Vice President to ensure all the committees are intact in readiness for credible, free and fair primary elections in these constituencies.
Chavula then commended Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for demarcating the City Constituency, saying it will promote meaningful development in the city.
“We as a party here in Mzuzu are very happy for the demarcation because it means tripling our Constituency Development Fund (CDF) which is currently at K100 million on the same parameter.” Said Chavula.
On unity, the regional chairman concurred with the party’s Vice President, saying the party believes in unity of purpose among its members for its strength and growth.
