By Falles Kamanga

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is accused of greedy, selfishness over Speakership in Malawi Parliament.

DPP is also repeating the same mistake, party made in 2019 by wanting to amass it all in Speakership.

DPP greedy is seen after Northern Region bloc, a group of about 37 Members of Parliament (MPs) who endorsed the candidacy of Mzimba North MP Catherine Mzumara (UTM) for the position of First Deputy Speaker, has expressed surprise at the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) decision to select another candidate.

The DPP has instead nominated Mulanje Bale MP, Victor Musowa, for the role.

Speaking on behalf of the bloc on Sunday, Karonga Central MP Frank Mwenifumbo stated that the DPP had previously committed to supporting a candidate from the North for First Deputy Speaker.

Despite this development, Mwenifumbo confirmed that the bloc will maintain its support for Sameer Suleman for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly.

When contacted, Mzumara, who is the UTM Party’s Vice President for the North, declared, “I will fight to the end.”

In a separate interview, DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba confirmed the party’s official slate: Sameer Suleman for Speaker of Parliament, Victor Musowa for First Deputy Speaker, and Esther Jolobala for Second Deputy Speaker.

“I will not comment much on the issue of the Northern Region bloc; let me just speak on the decision the party has made,” Namalomba said.

The election for the Speakership positions is scheduled for October 29, 2025.

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