Leader of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Peter Mutharika who is also the country’s former head of state has summoned the party’s senior officials today.

According to inner sources, the meeting s set to take place at Mutharika’s retiring home in Mangochi.

Among others, Mutharika is angry with media remarks by the fired Secretary General, Grezelder Jeffrey, on power transition.

The party’s vice presidents, regional governors and some National Executive Committee members are reportedly set to attend the meeting.

Cracks and camps have emerged in the former governing DPP, with some pushing for Mutharika to relinquish power while others want him intact as party president.

On the same, Ben Phiri has also resigned as the party’s Director of Elections.