By Isaac Salima:
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Peter Mutharika Wednesday held whistle-stop tours in Blantyre, where he mobilised votes ahead of the forthcoming tripartite elections.
Mutharika, who is also the country’s former president, made stopovers at seven locations, where he promised to transform the country if he comes into power.
Mutharika decried the economic hardships that Malawians are enduring and claimed that he is the solution.
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He left his residence in Nyambadwe around noon and made his first stop at Chemusa Township before proceeding to Chirimba.
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The DPP leader also stopped at Luwanda, Khama, Chikapa, Makhetha and Bangwe before completing the day’s business in Ndirande Township.
In all the locations, people turned out in large numbers to cheer the former Malawi leader.
At one point, rain threatened to disrupt proceedings, but people braved the weather and flooded the streets to catch a glimpse of the former leader.
“I will be back next year to rescue you from political bondage under this government. Go and register so that you stand a chance to vote,” Mutharika said.
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The DPP leader also accused the government of instilling fear within the party by arresting party officials.
“Do not target DPP members. Address the hunger and other economic challenges that Malawians are facing,” Mutharika said.
DPP Regional Governor for the South, Charles Mchacha, said that the turnout indicated that people are fed up with the current leadership.
“We will return to power and this is a sign that these people want servant leadership, which they will get once we are back in power,” he said.
Meanwhile, DPP has sent a letter to the international community, alleging mistreatment of its members by the current administration.
In response, government spokesperson Moses Kunkuyu dismissed the complaint, saying that it would be unusual for the donor community to condone corruption by condemning the arrest of suspects.
