….Swearing-in of 30 new councillors marks the beginning of a fresh five-year term

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Blantyre City Council is today set for a decisive election as it chooses a new Mayor at the Civic Centre.

Three Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ward councillors have thrown their hats into the ring, signalling an intense intra-party contest.

The contenders are Isaac Jomo Osman of Bangwe Ntopwa Ward, Eric Mofolo of Mapanga-Mzedi Ward, and Joseph Makwinja of Bangwe Namiyango Ward.

Each of the three councillors has publicly expressed confidence in their leadership capabilities and their desire to steer Blantyre City in a new direction.

The mayoral vote is taking place alongside the swearing-in and oath-taking ceremony for 30 newly elected Blantyre City councillors.

The ceremony marks the beginning of their five-year mandate to serve Malawi’s commercial capital and its residents.

The election of a new Mayor is expected to set the tone for how the council will manage critical issues such as road infrastructure, waste management, security, and service delivery.

Observers note that the race is likely to be tight, given that all three candidates are from the same political party and share similar political constituencies.

The emergence of internal competition is also seen as a test of unity and democratic maturity within the DPP’s local structures.

Residents of Blantyre are watching closely, hoping that the new leadership will bring fresh energy and solutions to the city’s long-standing governance challenges.

The results of today’s election will shape the council’s direction and determine the political atmosphere at the Civic Centre for years to come.

The Maravi Post will provide updates as the election concludes.

The Maravi Post