Mumba Bails on MCP as Drama Erupts

Cabinet minister Vitumbiko Mumba attacked his party leaders through angry social media posts. The MCP politician quit the National Executive Committee and plans to run as an independent candidate. Mumba called party decisions chaotic and primitive during his public outburst. He accused 80 percent of committee members of never paying fees or campaigning for positions. The minister blamed handpicked loyalists for controlling party choices without earning their spots.

President Chakwera stays quiet about the fighting between his cabinet member and party officials. Political watchers question why the president refuses to calm tensions before elections start. Mumba promises to reveal lies from senior figures after his court case ends. Party insiders worry the public attacks will hurt voter support during campaign season. Pro-Chakwera supporters call the minister reckless for damaging party unity.

Recent polls show MCP losing ground with voters across the country. Chakwera earned less than 10 percent support from 30,000 people surveyed by news outlets. The ruling party struggles with accusations of political violence and poor leadership. Mumba says he supports Chakwera but only campaigns where possible for the president. Critics dismiss the minister as a sore loser fighting primary election results through courts.