Malawi: Chakwera Declares MCP 'Alive' and Ready for Political Comeback

What the report says

Former Malawian president Lazarus Chakwera used an address to Christian delegates at the CCAP Livingstonia Synod’s annual conference in Kasungu to project confidence about the future of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), according to Nyasa Times as distributed by AllAfrica. Speaking at Kamuzu Academy, he said the party remained active and suggested it was preparing for a return to power after recent political setbacks.

His remarks mixed religious language with campaign-style messaging and framed the MCP as a vehicle to address Malawi’s economic and governance challenges. The article says he offered limited detail on policy, but presented the party as ready to “come back” and help “rescue” the country. The setting was notable because the speech was delivered at a church gathering rather than a formal party event.

The report also says Chakwera was greeted by supporters in Mponela on his way back to Lilongwe, indicating that he continues to draw grassroots backing in some areas. At the same time, the piece notes internal pressure within the MCP, with some members reportedly favoring a leadership transition. Chakwera has not publicly indicated any intention to step aside, and his comments suggest he wants to remain central to the party’s strategy ahead of future elections.