Opposition People’s Party (PP) Spokesperson Ken Msonda has resigned from the party and frontline politics, saying he wants to spend a little more time with family.

Msonda made the announcement through a statement posted on his official Facebook page seen by FaceofMalawi reporter.

“As part of my 2019 political strategy I have decided to take a break (rest) from “active front line party politics”, to reflect on my Spiritual life and political journey; spend a little more time with family (I have been busy with frontline politics since 1994 & had little time for my family). I will bounce back after resting to contest in RUE Constituency.

“In view of the above I have tendered my resignation from the Peoples Party with immediate effect. I am praying to God for guidance and wisdom; this is a very difficult, hard & heartbreaking but necessary decision as a Christian cum politician. Politics is about “strategy & taking risks; I am a risk taker,” wrote Msonda.

He added: “I have ALWAYS made my stand known that as a born again Christian – cum – politician I ONLY move “when God tells me to. I don’t follow the crowd (umba – gulu) unless that crowd is following Jesus”. Constructive criticism or encouragement is welcome. I have folded my file on “party colors politics” atleast for now till further notice, “AM A FREE POLITICIAN WITHOUT PARTY COLORS”.

Msonda has been royal to the Party and its founder Dr. Joyce Banda who is currently in self-imposed exile and his resignation is a big blow to the Party.

Meanwhile the Party is yet to comment on Msonda’s resignation.