By Kondanani Chilimunthaka

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Saturday, June 25,2022 welcomed into its fold councilor Evance Ndhlovu for Mabilabo North Ward in Mzimba Luwerezi constituency and 82 other members.

Speaking during the ceremony that took place at Luwerezi Community Day Secondary School, Regional Chairman for North South in Malawi Congress Party, Joseph Chavula said the joining of councilor Ndhlovu who until the defection was UTM councilor for Mabilabo Ward is a clear indication that people have trust in the leadership of President Lazarus Chakwera.

“Malawians have trust in President Lazarus Chakwera, councilor Ndhlovu is one such example alongside all these people who have come with him to join MCP. President Chakwera’s open door policy has enabled MCP to become even more stronger as people are joining every day.” Said Chavula while expressing the party’s happiness to have Ndhlovu on its side.

Chavula then appealed for unity among party supporters for it to serve Malawians well, adding that those joining have equal membership rights to those already in the party.

But Chavula was quick to stress on the need to observe the four cornerstones, the pillars on which MCP has built its strength and existence since its formation.

“As we welcome you, let me say this; in MCP we live on the four cornerstones of Loyalty, Unity, Obedience, and Discipline, and we never compromise on these four, that is why MCP survived strongly for 26 years in opposition and managed to come back to power. Every member of Malawi Congress Party must observe these pillars.” Chavula reminded the gathering.

On developmental projects, Chavula said the government of President Chakwera is committed to develop the area, citing the plans to upgrade the Chimaliro-Nkhatabay road connecting M1 and M5 via Luwerezi, plans to construct Kabuwa bridge, Admarc depots and a clinic in the area as some projects highlighting government’ commitment to develop the area.

“President Chakwera and his government is committed to develop this area, and the coming in of councilor Evance Ndhlovu is a mile stone in achieving these developmental projects. We all know him as a hard-working councilor and visionary, so we will work with him with the guidance from you chiefs who are the custodians of such developments so that we develop this area together.” Added MCP’ regional chairman.

He has since urged councilor  Ndhlovu and all party leaders to involve chiefs in developmental projects for the area as they are the source of which projects are needed in the area.

In his remarks, Councilor Ndhlovu told the gathering that he has joined MCP following the guidance he got from his people, saying the visionary leadership for President Chakwera made his people to request him to move from where he was and defect to MCP.

“I was voted by the people, and the same people told me to work with President Chakwera, this is why I have been knocking at the door for Malawi Congress Party to welcome me into its fold. Am happy today that I have been welcomed, my people are happy that what they wanted has finally been adhered to. My people and I, will work with this leadership of President Chakwera tirelessly.” Ndhlovu assured the the chiefs and the party leaders.

During the welcome ceremony, Joseph Chavula (RC) was accompanied by the regional organizing secretary (Kamzimu Gondwe) and some Luwerezi political district leaders. Chiefs were also in attendance.