President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, leader of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), welcomed former DPP officials into the party on Sunday.

Notable new members include Glezelder Jeffrey (former DPP Secretary General), Imran Mtenje (former DPP Regional Governor), Dr. Heatherwick Ntaba (former DPP Publicity Secretary), musician Skeffa Chimoto, and Oscar Asima Taulo (former DPP Deputy Director of Legal Affairs).

At a mega rally at Area 24 Gwenya Primary School Ground in Lilongwe, President Chakwera reiterated his focus on developing Malawi despite criticism.

He thanked Malawians for supporting his administration amid economic challenges and urged party leaders to encourage voter registration and participation in the 2025 general elections.

Chakwera also called for respectful mourning of late Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, without exploiting his name for political gain.

Dr. Ntaba expressed gratitude for being welcomed back “home” and pledged to work tirelessly for the party.

“I bring extensive experience and commitment to propel MCP forward,” he said.

Glezelder Jeffrey assured President Chakwera of her support and that of others who joined with her.

MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda criticized opposition parties for using Chilima’s name for political gain and praised President Chakwera’s fair distribution of national resources. Chimwendo Banda predicted an MCP victory in 2025.

Local MP Nancy Tembo attributed the rally’s success to President Chakwera’s clean politics and equal distribution of development projects. She thanked the President for increasing Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations.

Senior Chief Tsabango praised the President’s Mega Farm initiative, development projects, and social financial support through Mtukula pa Khomo Program.