LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Member of Parliament (MP) for Ndilande and Malabada-Nyambadwe constituency, Ismael Rizk Mkumba, has expressed joy over his recent court victory, describing the election petition against him as “malicious, fraudulent, and baseless.”

Speaking to Maravi Post in an interview on Thursday, Mkumba said the judgment was a validation of his hard work and deep connection with his constituents.

“Iam extremely happy with the victory because the petition was merely malicious, fraudulent, and baseless. I managed to secure about 12,000 votes after campaigning for only five days, while my opponent campaigned for almost 12 months,” Nkumba said.

He attributed his success to the long-term investments he has made in uplifting the lives of the people in his area since 2018.

This victory is well-deserved. It shows that the investments I made in the people from 2018 up to polling day have paid dividends,” he added.

Nkumba highlighted his constituency development record, noting that his 2018 campaign motto, “Kuthana ndi Umphawi” (Eradicating Poverty), continues to guide his initiatives.

“I have trained about 2,300 drivers and 3,200 chefs. We have provided small loans through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) of up to 5,000, and paid bursaries for about 500 needy students some of whom have now graduated with bachelor’s degrees,” he said.

He further claimed that his office has implemented more tangible development projects in six years than the Blantyre City Council has managed in 31 years.

Nkumba reaffirmed his commitment to economic empowerment and development in the constituency.

“I love my people and my people love me. We will not allow any detractors to derail us from our goal of achieving financial freedom. With the MK5.2 billion annual CDF allocation from 2026 poverty will be something of the past,” he said confidently.

The Maravi Post