The Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) which is among the hot contenders of the May 20 tripartite elections on Sunday unveiled its manifesto where the party promised to lead the country to prosperity once voted into power.

DPP President Professor Peter Mutharika said this at Bingu International Conference Center (BICC) where the launch took place.

“The DPP is back to regain full control of the destiny of the country, and we are the best answer we have waited for. The people of Malawi want a government they can trust, a government that can deliver on its promises, a government that prioritizes their needs,” said Mutharika.

The DPP leadership said the party took Malawians on the path to prosperity from 2004 to 2012, claiming the current governing party has within 20 months robed the nation of its dream for prosperity.

Mutharika  further blamed the current leadership saying,  poor administration by the current leadership has left Malawi’s economy in shambles, coupled with skyrocketing cost of living, self-glorification and massive corruption, which are the order of the day.

“Pride and confidence of the civil service is fast waning off and the leadership has folded hands and left the country on autopilot. The DPP is back to regain full control of the destination of the country,” he said.

Coming to party’s manifesto, Mutharika said the launch of the party manifesto is not a  mere campaign manifesto but a declaration of commitment to lead Malawi to prosperity.

Among others, the DPP manifesto promises food security for every Malawian and farm subsidies for every maize and tobacco farmer. The party also promises affordable commodity prices for every Malawian.

DPP also pledges cement and iron-sheets subsidies to construct the country and transform Malawi to more than a village.