By Vincent Gunde
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has claimed that Malawians are regretting their decision to vote Lazarus Chakwera out of government in the September 16, 2025 presidential election.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Zodiak TV, Chimwendo said some Malawians now believe life was better under the MCP administration, particularly because motorists did not spend long periods queuing for fuel as they are doing currently.
He claimed that the longest motorists had to wait for fuel during the MCP administration was two weeks, while some are now spending nights at filling stations amid fuel shortages that have persisted for months.
Chimwendo: Malawians are regretting for voting out chakwera
He also said Malawians are currently struggling to have money in their pockets despite the availability of relatively cheaper food, arguing that affordable commodities mean little to people who cannot afford to buy them.
On the party’s performance in the 2025 elections, Chimwendo dismissed claims that he was largely responsible for MCP’s defeat, saying responsibility rested with the entire party leadership, including Chakwera.
He, however, expressed confidence that Chakwera is regaining the trust of Malawians and will lead the party back into government in 2030.
Chimwendo said development projects initiated by the previous administration remain visible and will help convince voters to support the MCP in the next election.
He further dismissed suggestions that the party can only win the 2030 presidential election through an alliance with other political parties, insisting that Chakwera can secure the required 50 percent plus one vote on his own.
“Lazarus Chakwera remains MCP’s winning formula for the 2030 elections. This will be possible without doubt,” he said.
Chimwendo urged MCP members and supporters to remain united behind Chakwera, saying his return to government will help address challenges facing farmers, particularly low prices offered for their agricultural produce on the market.
