DPP removes Nankhumwa as Leader of Opposition, agrees to impeach Saulos Chilima

By Wadza Botomani

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party(DPP) has agreed to remove Kondwani Nankhumwa as it’s Leader of Opposition in Parliament. The party has also agreed to get ready to set a motion to impeach Vice President Saulos Chilima over his involvement in corruption activities. These resolutions were made on Sunday when the partys Members of Parliament met at Page House in Mangochi

DPP leader Arthur Peter Mutharika called on a meeting in Mangochi at his residence Page house to meet all DPP MPs before they go to parliament in August to have some issues sorted out. The meeting has elected George Chaponda as the new leader of opposition, replacing Kondwani Nankhumwa.

Spokesperson of the Party Shadreck Namalomba has confirmed Chaponda’s appointment as Leader of Opposition

The meeting has also appointed Vuwa Kaunda as Chief Whip while Victor Musowa has been elected as leader of back benchers deputised by Victoria Kingston

DPP want to capitalise of Chilima’s predicament to get him removed. A Criminal case would mean Chilima won’t be able to stand as a presidential candidate in 2025 which would give a great chance to a DPP candidate to win and the party to get back in power.