By Chisomo Phiri
Former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has warned its members against running as independent candidates when they lose primary elections, threatening to revoke their party membership.
In an interview with 247 Malawi News,DPP Secretary General (SG )Peter Mukhito,said members who defy the party’s directive will be stripped of their membership under Article 24 (2)(u) of the DPP Constitution.
However,the move has drawn criticism from Political Analyst Ceaser Kondowe, who calls it undemocratic and intolerant.
Kondowe says political parties in the country should allow members to stand as independents, citing instances where such candidates have won elections and later returned to their parties.
