DPP Presidential Candidate, APM Unveils Manifesto and Launches Campaign Trail

Former governing Democratic Progressive Party DPP on Sunday 3rd August, 2025 held two historical events, unveiling of 2025 election manifesto and launch of campaign trail, in the commercial capital of Blantyre.

Speaking at the launch of the DPP 2025 campaign at Njamba Freedom Park, the former president of the Republic of Malawi who is also the Democratic Progressive Party torch-bearer for the forthcoming elections Professro Arthur Peter Mutharika said he is deeply concerned about the dwindling living standards for Malawians, the situation which has prompted him to answer calls by public demand for his return to rescue the country.

Mutharika said once voted into power again on 16 September, his priorities will be to fix the ailing economy, critical infrastructural development and revamping the agricultural industry, which are some of the key pillars of the 2063 development goals.

But for all this to be achieved, Mutharika advised all to hold hands together, saying he has been to the top of Mulanje mountain and he saw the promised land where he wants to take them.

Prof. Mutharika lambasted the Chakwera-led administration for not respecting the constitution and the rule of law. He said in reference to recent developments where masked and panga- wielding men believed to be MCP supporters hacked people and stopped peaceful demonstrations held by different groups of concerned citizens of this country.

The DPP leader bemoaned centralization policy pursued by the current administration which he said has deprived many cities including Blantyre of economic life line.

He said Blantyre has been known as the commercial capital of Malawi but it is pathetic to see that all the big industries and many government offices have moved to Lilongwe. He promised to bring back the lost glory, build state – of- the art stadium because Blantyre is also sports capital of Malawi.

Mzuzu will also have its own state-of-the art stadium which can meet FIFA standards to host international games. Earlier in the day, the party held a panel discussion at Sun Bird Mount Soche Hotel where it unveiled its election manifesto and it was presided over by Rt Honorable Justice Dr Jane Ansah, DPP’s running mate.