By Chimwemwe Sulumbu
As the race towards positions in the ruling Malawi Congress Party intensifies, delegates have now started looking beyond donations from candidates but are now scrutinising the manifestos of the candidates. One of the most highly contested positions, that of the party’s Vice President has seen Dr Ken Zikhale Ng’oma standing out from the rest , as many delegates are now convinced his manifesto will revolutionise the party from the grassroots to the top.
Zikhale has delivered a simple but well crafted message that is resonating with the delegates and the needs of the party. Zikhale core message recognises the fact that MCP first huge task is to secure re election next year when the country goes to the polls. Known for publicly declaring that President Chakwera will win with over 70% next year, the delegates believe Zikhale has the winning formula and will be the perfect person to support the party and President Chakwera in securing a second term.
Many of the delegates that we have spoke to , also believe Zikhale promises of making MCP leadership accountable to its members will be key in strengthening the party at all levels. MCP has has problems of the leaders detaching themselves from the grassroots
Speaking to this publication , one of the delegates said “Bwana Zikhale ndi munthu osamala, munthu ofikilika ndipo amathandiza munthu aliyense “
Many of the delegates also believe Zikhale is the Unifying candidate who will bring strong unity in the party . Zikhale is known for revamping the party fortunes in the Southern Region where he bombarded the region with mega rallies that Shaked the foundations of the opposition DPP who thought the Southern Region is their stronghold.
