Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dalitso Kabambe has become the first candidate to present her nomination papers ahead of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) elective conference slated for November 17, 2024.
Kabambe is vying for presidential post in the party.
He was welcomed by several UTM supporters gathered at the party headquarters who were chanting songs that Kabambe is the ideal candidate.
Kabambe is scheduled to face State Vice-President Michael Usi, who is also the current president of the party, UTM secretary general Patricia Kaliati, Mathews Mtumbuka, UTM director of youth Penjani Kalua and former minister of energy Newton Kambala.
The party has pegged the fee for Presidential candidates at MK20 million while those vying for Vice President post are expected to part ways with MK10 million.
The convention will be held in Mzuzu.
