The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is facing internal pressure as 42 constituency chairpersons and three regional chairpersons have written to party leader Lazarus Chakwera, demanding an emergency general meeting to elect new leadership by the end of November.

In the letter, the chairpersons cite the party’s constitution, specifically Part II, Article 30, which grants the National Executive Committee the authority to oversee leadership transitions. They argue that following the MCP’s defeat in the recent national elections, it is both constitutional and necessary to open up all leadership positions, including that of party president, to democratic contest.

The letter, signed by grassroots representatives from across the country, warns that if Chakwera fails to respond within 14 d

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