By Ray Phillips
Political analysts have cautioned Malawians not to fall for propaganda being spread by the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which continues to falsely claim victory in the ongoing elections despite clear indications of a significant loss.
On Wednesday morning, the DPP flooded social media with misleading posts, alleging that some of its top officials had secured parliamentary seats. One notable example was the claim that Alfred Gangata, one of the party’s vice presidents, had won.
However, Malawi Media later confirmed that Gangata had actually lost to MCP’s George Zulu.
Another DPP candidate, Mukhitho, was also falsely declared victorious by the party, despite suffering a clear defeat at the polls.
Political analyst Raynad Mandabwe has warned that the DPP is deliberately spreading disinformation to sow political unrest and confuse the public. He noted that the party appears desperate, knowing that its aging leader, Peter Mutharika, who is reportedly struggling with mobility, has lost public confidence and the election.
Mandabwe urged Malawians to remain calm, rely on official sources, and reject attempts to undermine the democratic process through fake news.
