By Wadza Botomani
Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo, Vice President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFord) and Commander-in-Chief of the Citizens for Transformation Movement (CFT), assured Malawians of his unwavering dedication to national progress during an exclusive interview on Zodiak TV. The fiery activist-turned-politician emphasized his lifelong mission to fight for a better Malawi, declaring, “I will fight for Malawi at any given moment” .
Mtambo, who rose to prominence leading mass demonstrations against the Peter Mutharika regime, reflected on his dual roles in civil society and government. He defended his tenure as Minister of Civic Education and National Unity under the Tonse Alliance, citing he delivered with competence even when his efforts he argued were overshadowed by political propaganda .
Despite being dropped in a cabinet reshuffle, Mtambo reiterated his activist roots, calling himself “a freedom fighter by birth” and affirming his alignment with AFord’s principles.
The interview underscored Mtambo’s resolve to bridge activism and governance, vowing to hold leaders accountable while advancing his CFT movement’s grassroots agenda.
