By Jones Gadama
President Arthur Peter Mutharika is once again proving why he is called the President of all Malawians, bringing people together at a time when others are trying to divide the country along party lines.
While some political voices are busy pushing hate and division, Professor Mutharika has chosen the path of unity, development and peace.
His message has been clear since taking office: Malawi is one nation, one people, and one destiny.
The spirit of unity under APM’s leadership is now being felt even beyond DPP circles.
During a senior UTM executive meeting in Lilongwe on Tuesday night, UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe told members that the only party UTM can consider working with going forward is the Democratic Progressive Party.
“Kabambe said the DPP is our mother party here in Malawi and it will be difficult to dislodge DPP in 2030 because Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika will have left a good legacy,” a source at the meeting revealed.
Members present agreed and resolved to stay away from divisions, saying the country needs leadership that unites.
Political analysts say this is a direct result of APM’s inclusive style of leadership.
Since 2025, the President has focused on policies that touch every Malawian regardless of tribe, region or party.
From free secondary education, to the K2 billion Disability Trust Fund, to the recruitment of 6,000 new police officers, to support for farmers and the vulnerable, government programs are being felt in every district.
“Enemies are trying to divide Malawi but President Peter has united Malawi as one unit,” said one senior government official. “He does not see MCP, UTM or DPP. He sees Malawians.”
Indeed, under Mutharika’s leadership, Malawi has seen a return to calm politics, respect for institutions, and a focus on delivery. The President has repeatedly called on leaders to put the country first and to stop politics of insults. That call is now resonating.
Even in opposition ranks, voices are beginning to admit that DPP under APM offers stability. Kabambe praised DPP’s 2025 victory, attributing it to a strong manifesto that included free secondary education and policies that put people first.
As Malawi looks toward 2030, the message from State House remains unchanged: unity, hard work, and service to all. President Mutharika continues to meet chiefs, religious leaders, youth, women and the private sector to ensure no one is left behind.
In a country that has seen painful political divisions in the past, APM’s leadership is restoring hope. He is not president of DPP alone. He is President of Malawi. And that is why Malawians from all walks of life are beginning to rally behind his vision of a peaceful, prosperous and united nation.
The story of Malawi today is not a story of division. It is a story of one leader, one people, and one Malawi under APM.
