Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General Grezelder Jeffrey has joined the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ahead of the 2025 polls.
Jeffrey was fired for organizing a National Governing Council (NGC) meeting without the blessings from former President Peter Mutharika.
She joined MCP together with Dr. Herthewick Ntaba, Emran Mtenje and musician Skeffa Chimoto.
The announcement was made during a mass rally held at Area 24 Community Ground in Lilongwe on Sunday President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera was in attendance.
Speaking after being welcomed, Grezelder Jeffrey described her political journey to marriage, stating that it has ended, and she has now returned to her “father.”
“I was married and then the marriage ended, and now I have decided to return to my father. However, I have not come alone to Malawi Congress Party; I have brought children, nephews, and nieces who are ready to work and be welcomed,” said Jeffrey.
She also expressed her disappointment with the DPPs failure to renovate Nkhotakota Road despite multiple reminders, adding that she is pleased that MCP is actively constructing the Lakeshore Road.
Former DPP Regional Governor for the Eastern Region, Sheikh Imran Mtenje, explained that his decision to join MCP was influenced by President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s positive actions, particularly citing the discontinuation of the case against Bakili Muluzi, the pardon of Uladi Mussa, and other developmental projects in the Eastern Region.
On his part Ntaba said that while the media might report that he had joined MCP, the reality was that he had simply returned to where he belongs.
“I know the media will write that I have joined MCP, but that will not be a true reflection; the truth is that I have come back home,” said Dr. Ntaba, who entertained the crowd by imitating the way Kamuzu Banda used to speak.
Ntaba promised to serve President Chakwera with honour and diligence, noting that, at his age, he had seen a lot and was now satisfied with the direction the country was taking under Chakwera’s leadership.
Chimwemwe Maunde, Secretary for Citizens for Transformation (CFT) also has joined MCP.
MCP Secretary General and Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda, hailed the development as a sign of President Chakweras good leadership, stating that it will send shivers to the opposition.
