The Democratic Progressive Party struggles with fights inside the group before 2025 elections begin. Former election boss Jane Ansah lost her primary race against Everton Chimulirenji for Ntcheu North West parliament seat. Chimulirenji served as Peter Mutharika's deputy during 2019 campaigns. Ansah claims the April 12 vote had problems and wants another election. Chimulirenji used court papers to stop the new vote from happening.
Party leaders still bring Ansah to speak at local meetings despite the legal mess. Youth director Norman Chisale defended Ansah and himself at a Bwanje rally on Saturday. He said many people hate both of them but they remain strong together. Ansah spoke about national problems and asked voters to support Mutharika again. She promised the former president would fix money troubles affecting the country.
The unsolved candidate dispute could hurt party unity before general elections start. Different groups inside DPP appear to support different people for various positions. Leaders must solve internal problems and show voters they work together as one team. The Ntcheu North West fight shows deeper splits that could damage campaign efforts. Party bosses need quick solutions to prevent more damage to their election chances.
Party leaders still bring Ansah to speak at local meetings despite the legal mess. Youth director Norman Chisale defended Ansah and himself at a Bwanje rally on Saturday. He said many people hate both of them but they remain strong together. Ansah spoke about national problems and asked voters to support Mutharika again. She promised the former president would fix money troubles affecting the country.
The unsolved candidate dispute could hurt party unity before general elections start. Different groups inside DPP appear to support different people for various positions. Leaders must solve internal problems and show voters they work together as one team. The Ntcheu North West fight shows deeper splits that could damage campaign efforts. Party bosses need quick solutions to prevent more damage to their election chances.
