By Rahim Abdul
The Presidential Debates Taskforce has urged all five invited political parties to take part in tomorrow’s second round of presidential debates, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue ahead of the 2025 general elections.
In a statement issued on September 8, 2025, Chairperson Golden Matonga revealed that invitations were extended to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM, People’s Party (PP) and United Democratic Front (UDF).
The Taskforce highlighted that the debates play a crucial role in strengthening democracy by giving candidates a platform to share their policies and plans directly with voters.
“Tomorrow’s debate will follow the same format as the first round, where five parties were invited based on agreed criteria,” the statement read.
During the first round, only UTM, PP and UDF participated while MCP and DPP declined to attend, a move that sparked public debate about their commitment to transparency and accountability.
As voters seek clarity on how different parties intend to tackle Malawi’s pressing challenges, including the economy, unemployment and corruption.
