10/10/2024
DPP PRESS BRIEFING: SUMMARY OF WHAT HAS BEEN SAID.
The recent DPP press briefing highlighted a strong discontent towards President Lazarus Chakwera's administration, with key party figures voicing various criticisms and demands.
Here are the main points discussed:
1. Call for Suspensions: DPP Secretary General Mukhito urged President Chakwera to suspend key officials, including Chief Secretary Colleen Zamba and Agriculture Ministers Jacob Hara and Sam Kawale, due to alleged questionable activities.
2. Threat of Protests: Charles Mchacha, DPP Director of Operations, warned of organized protests to "shut down Malawi" if the government fails to address issues related to the upcoming election registration.
3. Suffering Malawians: Shadrick Namalomba, the DPP spokesperson, lamented that Malawians are suffering from a lack of passports and food insecurity, with a dramatic claim that hunger has led to many deaths.
4. Claims of Past Government Success: Gladys Ganda, a DPP Presidential Advisor, insisted that during their time in power, no Malawians died of hunger and criticized the current government's handling of civil service strikes. She also suggested that President Chakwera reduce his travel entourage to save resources.
5. Election Concerns: Jean Mathanga, DPP Presidential Advisor on Elections, argued that relying solely on national ID for voter identification in the upcoming elections could disenfranchise many eligible voters. She encouraged citizens to participate in the voter registration process.
6. Assurance Against Election Rigging: Mary Navicha, DPP Director of Women, reassured the public that the upcoming elections would be fair, emphasizing both party and donor oversight.
7. Resource Allocation Issues: Ben Phiri, DPP Director of Political Affairs, criticized the government for purchasing new vehicles instead of addressing critical drug shortages in public hospitals.
8. Parliament Independence: Opposition Leader George Chaponda demanded the resignation
