Malawi: Chihana Demands Blue Alliance Terms Be Respected - Chupa Elected Aford Deputy Leader

What the report says

Malawi’s Second Vice-President and Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) leader, Enock Chihana, said the public will eventually be told the contents of an arrangement made between AFORD and the Democratic Progressive Party before last year’s general election. The pact, referred to as the “Blue Alliance Manifesto,” is being presented by Chihana as a political understanding whose terms should be respected and carried out.

According to the report published by Nyasa Times and distributed by AllAfrica, Chihana made the remarks at an AFORD executive committee meeting on Saturday night. He said he wanted confirmation that the commitments made in the agreement were being honoured, and he indicated that he was seeking an additional deputy position in government. The article says the full details of the deal have not been publicly disclosed by the parties’ leadership.

Chihana also praised President Peter Mutharika for retaining him in several government roles. The meeting was described as AFORD’s first major gathering since last year’s election and also focused on party organization, with delegates electing new office-bearers to fill vacant posts. Grace Chupa was elected AFORD deputy leader. The developments highlight both the continuing influence of the Blue Alliance arrangement and AFORD’s internal efforts to reorganize after the election.