Upset voters from Mchinji, Mzimba, and Ntchisi met with MCP leader Richard Chimwendo Banda to complain about unfair primary votes. The angry supporters say party officials played favorites when picking candidates for parliament and local seats. Many claim the selection process broke normal rules and gave advantages to certain people.
Banda told reporters he heard their concerns but wants to handle problems privately. He asked members to stay united as elections approach and to trust party leaders to fix issues. Despite his calm words, anger keeps growing among hopeful candidates who feel pushed aside. Several areas report problems with delayed voting and protests at polling sites.
A local expert warns the party risks losing loyal supporters if it ignores fair election rules. The MCP faces growing pressure to clean up its process before the main national vote. Members say they want equal chances for everyone running for office.
Banda told reporters he heard their concerns but wants to handle problems privately. He asked members to stay united as elections approach and to trust party leaders to fix issues. Despite his calm words, anger keeps growing among hopeful candidates who feel pushed aside. Several areas report problems with delayed voting and protests at polling sites.
A local expert warns the party risks losing loyal supporters if it ignores fair election rules. The MCP faces growing pressure to clean up its process before the main national vote. Members say they want equal chances for everyone running for office.
