A recent survey reveals strong public support for an opposition alliance before September elections. Malawi24 conducted the poll over one week, gathering responses from over 5000 participants across the nation. Results showed 89 percent of respondents backed the formation of a coalition between DPP, UTM, and AFORD parties. Participants cited government failures and the 50 plus one electoral requirement as primary reasons for supporting unity. Only 598 voters opposed the alliance concept.
Despite widespread agreement on forming a coalition, disagreements emerged regarding leadership arrangements. Supporters split between backing Peter Mutharika and Dalitso Kabambe as potential alliance leaders. AFORD President Enock Chihana suggested that talks between major opposition parties were advancing well. He indicated that Malawians would witness concrete outcomes from these discussions within the week. The coalition aims to challenge the ruling Malawi Congress Party and its Umodzi Party partnership.
Despite widespread agreement on forming a coalition, disagreements emerged regarding leadership arrangements. Supporters split between backing Peter Mutharika and Dalitso Kabambe as potential alliance leaders. AFORD President Enock Chihana suggested that talks between major opposition parties were advancing well. He indicated that Malawians would witness concrete outcomes from these discussions within the week. The coalition aims to challenge the ruling Malawi Congress Party and its Umodzi Party partnership.
