By Durell Namasani
Malawi Electoral Commission(MEC) today released a programme of Presidential nomination papers presentation. The presentations are due to take place this Wednesday and Thursday. Eagle eyed observers have been quick to observe that programme shows that the torchbearer of the Tonse alliance is Dr Lazarus Chakwera.
There has been growing tension and speculation as to who will lead the alliance . UTM and MCP have been quiet about it . Early this week MCP chief whip Sam Kawale received backlash when he posted on his Facebook that Chakwera is the torchbearer. On Monday morning , UTM leader addressing journalists at a press conference said the issue of who will lead the alliance is not the important one but focus should be on serving the people of Malawi. He went on to say the alliance will be led by either him of Dr Chakwera.
According to MEC programme, Dr Chakwera will be the first to present his nomination papers on Wednesday morning at 9 oclock. He will later be followed up by in Shaibu Mustafa of New Vision party, Peter Kuwani of Mbakuwaku and independent candidates Ras Chikomeni Chirwa and Revererand Kaliya
Thursday sees current president and DPP president Peter Mutharika present his nomination papers. Other to present papers on Thursday are independents Wesuze Nkhoma, Smart Swila and Phunziro Mvula
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