Malawi's MCP targets return to power in 2030
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Malawi24
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila said her party will return to power in 2030, arguing that Peter Mutharika's government has created more problems than Lazarus Chakwera's. She spoke in an interview with a local media outlet on 7 November 2026, according to Malawi24.
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila said her party would win the 2030 presidential election, arguing that the government of President Peter Mutharika and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has created more serious problems for Malawians than those experienced under former president Lazarus Chakwera. She spoke in an interview with a local media outlet on Saturday 7 November 2026, Malawi24 reports.
Jessie Kabwila acknowledged that Malawians had faced difficulties under the MCP, but argued that the Chakwera government had made notable progress in its first year, particularly in access to water, electricity and fuel. She also said farmers had more money at the time, despite high prices, whereas they are now suffering heavy losses after investing heavily in their crops.
The MCP spokesperson says the political mood has changed since the 2025 presidential election, which her party lost, and that some of those who rejected it at the time are now calling for Lazarus Chakwera to return as its leader. According to her, growing frustration over fuel shortages, water and electricity problems and disruptions to economic activity could strengthen the MCP's chances in 2030.
