By Jones Gerold
In a closely contested election, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Moses Kunkuyu, has emerged victorious in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary elections held in the Dedza-Mlunduni constituency.
The elections, which took place at the Dedza Stadium, saw Kunkuyu garnering 1,073 votes, surpassing his closest rival, incumbent MP Ishmael Onani, who secured 273 votes.
Kundi Msungama and Hamissie Aman garnered 19 and 15 votes, respectively.
With this decisive win, Kunkuyu is set to represent the MCP as the Member of Parliament candidate in the upcoming September 16 general elections.
Speaking to this online publication, Maxwell Thyolera, the elections chairperson, expressed gratitude to the people of Dedza-Mlunduni for casting their votes in peace, despite the delayed start.
Thyolera commended the electorate for their patience and cooperation, which contributed to the smooth conduct of the elections.
The primary elections were keenly contested, with Kunkuyu’s victory marking a significant milestone in his political career.
As the MCP candidate, Kunkuyu will now focus on campaigning for the general elections, where he will face off against candidates from other political parties.
The outcome of the primary elections has set the stage for the September 16 general elections, which will determine the leadership of the Dedza-Mlunduni constituency.
Kunkuyu’s victory is seen as a boost to the MCP’s chances in the constituency, and his campaign team is expected to work tirelessly to mobilize support for the party.
In the run-up to the general elections, Kunkuyu and his team will need to reach out to voters across the constituency, listening to their concerns and outlining their vision for the area’s development.
With his primary election win, Kunkuyu has set his sights on the September 16 elections, and his campaign is expected to gain momentum in the coming weeks.
The MCP primary elections were a crucial test of the party’s strength in the constituency, and Kunkuyu’s victory has sent a strong message about his popularity among party members.
As the general elections approach, all eyes will be on Kunkuyu and his rivals as they campaign for the votes of the people of Dedza-Mlunduni.
