By Rahim Abdul
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera has given the party’s Secretary General (SG), Richard Chimwendo Banda,until the end of November to finalise arrangements for the reintegration of independent Members of Parliament (MPs) into the party.
Chakwera made the directive during a press conference he held on Friday at the party’s headquarters in the capital Lilongwe.
He said the process should be expedited, particularly as some independent lawmakers have already expressed interest in rejoining MCP and working with the party.
Lazarus Chakwera
He expressed disappointment that more than a year after the general elections, some MPs who have indicated their willingness to return remain outside the party.
The MCP leader warned that delays in resolving the matter undermine efforts to rebuild unity and strengthen the party.
Chakwera also addressed divisions that emerged during MCP’s internal elections, saying the disagreements contributed to some members contesting parliamentary seats as independent candidates.
He urged party members to move beyond past disagreements and focus on reconciliation and rebuilding a stronger political organisation.
Chakwera said overcoming internal divisions requires collective efforts, with members prioritising unity over personal differences and past political disagreements.
He further called for cooperation among party members to help restore confidence among supporters and advance MCP’s common goals.
