The Democratic Progressive Party nominated three legislators for parliamentary leadership roles as voting approaches. Sameer Suleman seeks the Speaker position after building a record of challenging government accountability as Blantyre City South East representative and agriculture committee chairman who scrutinized the Affordable Inputs Program.
Victor Musowa competes for Deputy Speaker after winning his seat in 2019 and funding education programs for poor students in his district. Esther Jolobala pursues Second Deputy Speaker following her 2025 reelection from Machinga East, where she has served since 2014 under the United Democratic Front before aligning withthe Democratic Progressive Party initiatives.
The party describes the three candidates as reform advocates who will strengthen parliamentary oversight and restore public trust. Supporters claim their combined experience will deliver transparent governance and effective representation for citizens across the country.
Victor Musowa competes for Deputy Speaker after winning his seat in 2019 and funding education programs for poor students in his district. Esther Jolobala pursues Second Deputy Speaker following her 2025 reelection from Machinga East, where she has served since 2014 under the United Democratic Front before aligning withthe Democratic Progressive Party initiatives.
The party describes the three candidates as reform advocates who will strengthen parliamentary oversight and restore public trust. Supporters claim their combined experience will deliver transparent governance and effective representation for citizens across the country.