United Democratic Front (UDF) Councillor for Mthundu Ward in Mangochi has dumped the party and joined the United Transformation Movement (UTM).

Bwananli was welcomed in UTM on Wednesday by party officials led by Hon. Alhaj Ben Kambulire, Hon. Wellington Mangulenje, Hon. Oliver Tayub, Hon. Nelson Salade and Hon Kusweje.

According to information, Bwanali has joined the party alongside the thousands of his followers both from UDF and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Speaking after being welcomed in the party, Bwanali promised to work towards making the party strong in the Eastern Region.

Mangochi is believed to be the bedroom for UDF.