Dr Ben Phiri goes unopposed as Shadow Member of Parliament for DPP Thyolo Central Constituency

On her Facebook wall, Rudo Mello-Kapezi congratulated Dr Ben Phiri who was officially declared Shadow Member of Parliament for the democratic Progressive Party DPP for Thyolo Central Constituency for the forthcoming General Elections slated for September 16, 2025. He was declared winner after going unopposed in the primary elections that were scheduled for Friday, 2nd May, 2025.

Phiri said, “I’m deeply grateful and humbled to have gone unopposed in the primary elections. Let me also congratulate Mr. Clement Chingwalu and John Olima for emerging victorious in the primary elections for Councilors for Sambang’oma and Nchima wards respectively. He stated that going unopposed is a testament of the great service he has rendered to the constituency and the nation over the past 6 years.

He further said, “As we embark on a journey towards my second term of office, I want to assure everyone that we will deliver together. In the 2019, elections, I secured over 36,000 votes out of the 38,000 cast votes representing over 97%. This time let’s win it big by bagging 99.9% for Arthur Peter Mutharika, myself and DPP shadow councilors”.

He indicated that his successful term of office wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support and encouragement of several organizations, friends, family and the people of Thyolo Central constituency. He thanked everyone who played a role in his campaign bid from the bottom of his heart. He extended his special thanks to his amazing wife, Evelyn whose prayers, emotional support, patience, and dedication have been my motivation to go on.

He expressed gratitude to Martin his young brother, and his sisters Fanny, Victoria and Rosemary Mwayi. He said that together, they have taken this step forward, and look forward to continuing this journey with all of them as they return to proven leadership with APM! He Thanked them you and wished them abundant blessings from God.

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