The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said it is delighted with the High Court ruling dismissing an application by Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa, Grezelder Geofrey and Cecillia Chazama in which they were challenging the party’s decision to assign them to other positions.
In the reshuffle, DPP president Peter Mutharika stripped Mulanje Central legislator Kondwani Nakhumwa of the role of vice-president (South) and made him his adviser alongside former director of women Cecilia Chazama.
Mutharika also moved secretary general Grezelder Jeffrey to the role of vice-president (Central Region).
This did not please the trio who sought court intervention on the matter but the ruling come out negative.
Speaking after the ruling lawyer for Mutharika, Charles Mhango said the party is happy with the ruling.
“This means that the power given to the president by the constitution to assign members of the NGC with the NGC is intact. This will minimise conflict with the party in terms of positions and gives the president room to work with people who respect his decisions,” said Mutharika.
The ruling means Nankhumwa has lost his seat as DPP Vice President for south to former Minister of Agriculture Dr. George Chaponda.
