By Burnett Munthali
Zomba – UTM Party spokesperson Felix Njawala has reiterated that his party remains the only political entity capable of solving Malawi’s economic challenges, emphasizing its key policy proposals such as food security, mega farms, and affordable fertilizer.
Speaking at a political rally in Chinamwali, Zomba, where UTM presidential candidate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe was addressing supporters, Njawala took a swipe at the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), accusing it of failing to implement meaningful economic policies.
According to Njawala, the MCP government has struggled because it distanced itself from UTM after forming the Tonse Alliance.
“MCP is struggling today because when the Tonse Alliance took over government, they chose to alienate UTM, forgetting that we hold the keys to solutions such as three meals a day, mega farms, and affordable fertilizer,” said Njawala.
The UTM spokesperson stressed that the upcoming elections provide Malawians with an opportunity to vote for leaders who have the expertise and commitment to transform the country’s economy.
He urged the electorate to rally behind Dr. Kabambe, whom he described as an economic expert with a clear plan to address Malawi’s pressing issues.
Njawala’s remarks reflect growing tensions between UTM and MCP, former allies in the Tonse Alliance.
While the two parties initially worked together to unseat the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in 2020, their relationship has since deteriorated, with UTM members increasingly criticizing the MCP-led government for failing to deliver on campaign promises.
As the 2024 elections approach, UTM is positioning itself as the party with the right policies to improve Malawians’ livelihoods.
With campaign momentum building, all eyes are now on how voters will respond to these political realignments and policy debates in the coming months.
