By Chisomo Phiri
Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu party President Michael Usi says his party is fully prepared to contest in the September 16, 2025, general elections.
Addressing a massive rally at Naisi Community Ground in Zomba on Sunday, Usi expressed confidence in the party’s growing momentum, which is drawing large crowds eager to learn about its agenda.
He also spoke on the problems facing the nation,saying they are man-made.
Here,Usi cited for example, that many roads in other countries, built at the same time as some local roads here, are still strong, in contrast to many local roads that are deteriorating.
He also said that many politicians in the country court the people during election campaigns, but then abandon them once they are elected.
On his part,Traditional Authority(T/A ) Malemia warmly welcomed Usi and the party, highlighting the importance of diverse options to empower citizens with better choices.
In her remarks,the party’s Director of Women, Christina Bwanali, emphasized strong female support for the party, citing its positive philosophy that makes a genuine impact on people’s lives.
Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu, then a movement, went into oblivion in February 2019 when former vice-president Saulos Chilima picked Usi as his running mate in the nullified 2019 presidential election.
On April 27,2025, Usi launched Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu as a political party with pomp at Masintha Ground in the capital Lilongwe.
The party was registered on May 30,2025.
Usi pulled out of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) presidential race in November last year while serving as president, having replaced Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash.
