By Burnett Munthali
Dr. Jane Ansah, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and AFORD alliance running mate to Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, conducted a series of whistle-stop meetings across Chitipa District ahead of the 16 September 2025 elections.
Upon her arrival in Chitipa, a large crowd of residents gathered to welcome her, reflecting high public interest in the upcoming electoral campaign.
District Governor of the DPP in the area, Mr. Davie Silwimba, expressed gratitude to Dr. Jane Ansah for visiting the district.
Residents, however, voiced concerns about pressing challenges affecting their daily lives, including hunger, scarcity of foreign currency, and rising prices of essential goods.
They also appealed to Dr. Jane Ansah to ensure that if the DPP comes into power on 16 September, the government will prioritize the construction of a fence around Chitipa School.
Senior DPP officials, including the respected legislator Sameer Suleman who accompanied Dr. Jane Ansah on the tour, criticized the current administration led by President Lazarus Chakwera for failing to manage the country effectively due to rampant inflation.
They further noted that the MCP-led government had not given adequate consideration to the development needs of Chitipa residents.
As a result, they encouraged voters to support the DPP ticket, including Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, Dr. Jane Ansah, and Enock Kamzingeni Chihana.
During her address in Chitipa, Dr. Jane Ansah assured residents that the DPP government would address the issues affecting ordinary Malawians once it assumes power.
She highlighted policies designed to improve citizens’ lives, emphasizing that primary and secondary education would become free under the DPP administration.
Additionally, Dr. Ansah noted that mothers and young people would receive financial support to enhance their livelihoods and opportunities.
She stressed that the DPP-AFORD alliance is committed to implementing strategies that ensure sustainable development and improved social services for all communities in Chitipa.
Dr. Jane Ansah’s whistle-stop tour in Chitipa underscores the DPP-AFORD alliance’s focused campaign strategy in northern Malawi ahead of the 16 September elections.
By directly engaging with residents, the alliance seeks to highlight both the shortcomings of the current administration and the tangible solutions it promises to implement.
Her emphasis on free education and financial support for mothers and youth aligns with the party’s broader platform of development and social equity.
The tour also demonstrates the strategic importance of consolidating grassroots support, ensuring that voter turnout in key districts like Chitipa contributes to the DPP’s overall electoral prospects.
Through such campaigns, the alliance aims to combine visibility, accountability, and promises of reform to strengthen its appeal to Malawians seeking effective governance and improved livelihoods.
