By Durell Namasani
Controversial seer Prophet Austin Liabunya has ignited fresh political fire, claiming a divine order for President Lazarus Chakwera to resign immediately and hand the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leadership to Dr. Vitumbiko Mumba.
In a striking Facebook post, Liabunya wrote: “God has said Dr. Lazarus Chakwera should resign with immediate effect and choose Dr. Vitumbiko Mumba as MCP leader if he wants the party to return to government. Let him not worry about others. The party will take power.”
The prophet’s declaration arrives as Chakwera faces a constitutional deadlock. The MCP constitution bars any leaderwho has served as party leader for 2 terms from carrying on into third term.
Mumba, a youthful engineer who served as Chakwera’s running mate in the September 2025 election, has remained a popular figure within party ranks despite the ticket’s loss to Peter Mutharika. Analysts view him as a natural successor.
While the President’s office has not officially responded, Liabunya’s post has already sent shockwaves through MCP supporters, forcing an uncomfortable conversation about succession and the party’s future.
