United Transformation Movement (UTM) presidential running mate and parliamentary candidate for Rumphi Central, Engineer Mathews Mtumbuka, has been conducting a series of “Thank You” whistle-stop rallies across the constituency.

Despite not securing a parliamentary seat in the September 16 elections, Mtumbuka visited 10 locations to personally thank his supporters.

Speaking to Nation Online on Wednesday, he said the rallies aim to uplift and encourage those who voted for him. “I am conducting the whistle stops to encourage those that voted for me so that they should not feel that they wasted their vote,” he said.

Unofficial results show Mtumbuka received 3,450 votes, trailing behind Aford President Enock Chihana, who leads with 6,822 votes.

Mtumbuka acknowledged the outcome but remained

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