LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Kasungu South legislator who is also leader of opposition in Parliament Simplex Chithyola Banda has been left in the cold after senior party members snubbed his caucus call.

Several top MCP officials including former MCP Secretary General Elsenhower Mkaka, incumbent Secretary General Chimwendo Banda, Ching’oma and Kazembe boycotted the caucus citing no attendance without notice.

Not only but also Gotan Hara excused herself, citing other commitments.

The boycott raises questions about the party’s internal dynamics, with speculation that the meeting may be dominated by supporters of party president Lazarus Chakwera.

Chithyola is expected to make MCP position this afternoon in Parliament on President Peter Mutharika’s 2026/26 SONA.