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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has dismissed reports suggesting that the government is working on an \u201cAge Bill\u201d aimed at blocking former President Peter Mutharika from contesting in the upcoming presidential election.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a political rally in Thambani, Mwanza, Chimwendo Banda accused the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of spreading falsehoods to gain public sympathy and boost Mutharika\u2019s political standing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no such thing as an Age Bill. We are not afraid of anyone. Let everyone contest; we are ready to campaign and win the next election,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

He further highlighted the various developmental projects undertaken by President Lazarus Chakwera\u2019s administration, emphasizing that the government remains committed to national progress regardless of political affiliations.<\/p>\n

During the rally, Chimwendo Banda urged Malawians to re-elect President Chakwera, stating that his leadership has brought significant improvements to the country.<\/p>\n

The event was attended by several high-ranking MCP officials, including Abida Mia, Owen Chomanika, and Moses Kunkuyu.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Malawi<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has dismissed reports suggesting that the government is working on an \u201cAge Bill\u201d aimed at blocking former President Peter Mutharika from contesting in the upcoming presidential election. 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