{"id":72992,"date":"2025-08-30T22:59:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T22:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/mutharika-defends-leadership-plans-for-malawi"},"modified":"2025-08-30T23:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T23:11:17","slug":"mutharika-defends-leadership-plans-for-malawi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/mutharika-defends-leadership-plans-for-malawi","title":{"rendered":"Mutharika Defends Leadership Plans for Malawi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>During a Mega rally at Chilimampunga Ground in Mtandire, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Arthur Peter Mutharika strongly rebutted claims from political rivals, particularly from the UTM party, questioning his ability to lead for a full term.<\/p>\n

Addressing a sea of supporters, Mutharika rejected allegations made by UTM officials, led by Dalitso Kabambe, suggesting that if elected, he would only serve for one month before stepping down in favour of his vice president. \u201cI\u2019ve worked too hard for this party to step aside and leave leadership to someone else. That\u2019s nonsense,\u201d Mutharika declared. \u201cI will win this election, and I will serve a full five years as your president.\u201d<\/p>\n

The comments came as Mutharika lashed out at UTM, whose leader, Dalitso Kabambe, had defected from DPP to join UTM earlier this year. \u201cYour party originated from DPP. You joined forces with MCP, and together, you managed to win. But this is the last time I will respond to you,\u201d Mutharika said, warning his rivals to stop spreading \u201cfoolishness.\u201d He added, \u201cDon\u2019t try me; I will bite back. Just stop. This should be the last time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his return to politics, Mutharika, who served as Malawi\u2019s president from 2014 to 2020, emphasised his renewed commitment to bringing real change to the country. \u201cIn 2019, they chased me from the State House, but now, I\u2019m coming back to bring real transformation. On September 16, you must elect me,\u201d he urged the crowd.<\/p>\n

Mutharika painted a sombre picture of Malawi\u2019s current state, citing its position as the third least developed country and second in terms of widespread suffering and hunger. \u201cMalawi needs change,\u201d he declared. \u201cWe will do everything in our power to save this country and free it from its current bondage.\u201d<\/p>\n

He vowed to end tribal politics and unite the nation. \u201cUnder my leadership, there will be no more fear. No one will be persecuted for opposing the government. We will work tirelessly to uplift this country,\u201d he promised. \u201cTribal politics will be a thing of the past.\u201d<\/p>\n

Addressing persistent rumours about his potential premature departure from office, Mutharika reiterated his commitment to a full term. \u201cPeople say that if I win, I will leave office in one month. That\u2019s absolute nonsense,\u201d he asserted. \u201cI\u2019ve dedicated years to building this party. Am I supposed to abandon it now?\u201d<\/p>\n

Mutharika emphasised that, if elected, he would serve a full five years and use that time to transform Malawi. \u201cBy the end of my term, Malawi will be in a better place. If you elect me, I will change this country, and you will see it thrive like Singapore. You will thank me so much that you\u2019ll beg me to stay longer.\u201d<\/p>\n

In closing, Mutharika urged voters to carefully review his manifesto, which he said laid out a clear vision for Malawi\u2019s future. \u201cThis manifesto is a blueprint for national transformation. I urge you to read it carefully because it contains the roadmap to a better Malawi.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. During a Mega rally at Chilimampunga Ground in Mtandire, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Arthur Peter Mutharika strongly rebutted claims from political rivals, particularly from the UTM party, questioning his ability to lead for a full term. 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