Chairperson for the UTM Presidential Council, Newton Kambala, has urged leaders of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to listen to their supporters who are calling for an alliance before the September 16 General Elections.
According to Kambala, supporters from both UTM and DPP have already shown willingness and readiness to work together.
He emphasised that it is now up to the leadership of the two parties to respect these grassroots demands.
Kambala made the remarks today during a joint press briefing held in Lilongwe.
The briefing was attended by the vice presidents for both UTM and DPP for the central region.
During the event, the leaders announced an agreement to collaborate to secure the opposition vote in the central region.
“These supporters want more, they want to see change,” said Kambala.
He went on to urge party leaders to “do what Malawians want.”
Kambala also revealed that some people within the current MCP-led government desire political change.
He stressed that such individuals should not be considered enemies of the opposition parties.
According to him, these individuals are likely to cast their votes for opposition presidential candidates.
Concluding Analysis
Newton Kambala’s call reflects growing pressure on UTM and DPP leaders to formalise cooperation ahead of a pivotal election.
While the two parties have already agreed to collaborate on certain electoral activities, supporters are pushing for a deeper, more formal alliance.
By pointing out that even some within the ruling party are ready for change, Kambala is broadening the conversation beyond partisan politics and appealing to a national desire for leadership transformation.
The challenge for both UTM and DPP will be balancing grassroots demands for unity with the strategic calculations of their leadership, as any decision made now could shape Malawi’s political landscape well beyond the September 16 polls.
