Rev Malani Mtonga Appointed as AFORD Campaign ‘Machine-Gun’

With 60 days to election, President of AFORD Enock Chihana has appointed former aide to the late Professor Bingu Wa Mutharika, Former President of the Republic of Malawi and Karonga South constituency Member of Parliament Rev.Malani Mtonga as his Chief Campaign czar saying Mtonga deserves the appointment owing to his distinguished pedigree and the exemplary leadership he had demonstrated while serving as Chairperson of Presidential Council in the party.

In the letter addressed to him, Chihana says the appointment is appropriate, given his impressive acumen in decision making and wise counsel in the national building.

Chihana: “We are grateful that you have joined our campaign team. We know you will do your utmost in this new responsibility so we conduct an effective, message – driven campaign leading us to victory in this election.

Together, not only can we ensure victory for our party but we shall also move the country along the part of national stability, economic growth and women and youth empowerment.

It is our understanding that your appointment to serve is a clarion call not only to the party but also to national duty,” reads part of the letter.

Chihana is the only presidential candidate of a major party who has not collected his nomination papers at MEC as speculations continue to indicate that former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika who is also the DPP top candidate is considering him for running mate position.

Chihana, a political scientist himself, is the son of late Thom Chakukwa Chihana, the man who is accredited for bringing democracy into the country.