Malawi: DPP Torn Apart By Factions, Admits VP Ansah in Bombshell Interview

What the report says

Malawi Vice-President Jane Ansah has publicly described deep divisions inside the governing Democratic Progressive Party, saying in an interview with Zodiak Broadcasting Station that she is aware of factions and has been sidelined since taking office. The remarks were carried by Nyasa Times and distributed by AllAfrica. Ansah, a retired Supreme Court of Appeal judge, said the lack of support began when President Peter Mutharika selected her as his running mate and continued after the election.

According to the report, Ansah said she was excluded from key moments around the president’s post-election activities, including his first public address after the victory, and claimed she was prevented from going to the airport to see him off on a trip to South Africa. She also said she has faced obstruction from officials around the presidency.

The article says Ansah has previously accused Chief Secretary Justin Saidi of blocking her from Cabinet meetings and withholding documents, though she has said she intends to pursue her complaints through formal channels rather than confront the president directly. The report adds context that her selection as running mate in July 2025 surprised some party members because she was not on the DPP’s national executive committee. The allegations highlight continuing signs of strain within Malawi’s ruling party and questions about how power is being managed after the election.