Robin Lowe replaces Chakwera as Leader of Opposition in Parliament

Malawi Congress Party has appointed Robin Lowe as Leader of Opposition in parliament following resignation of Dr. Lazarus Chakwera from the post.
MCP Publicity Secretary Rev Maurice Munthali confirmed of the development in a statement made available to faceofmalawi reporter.

“The Malawi Congress Party would to inform the general public that Hon Lobin Lowe has been appointed as interim Leader of Opposition in Parliament.

“The Party was obliged to replace Dr Lazarus Chakwera who resigned as Member of Parliament and Leader of Opposition in adherence to the dictates of the law of the land and in line with the *5th Pillar* of the *Chakwera Hi5.*,” reads in part the statement.

He added: “The Party settled for Hon Lowe among the many senior, able and deserving Members of Parliament having been guided by and in compliance with the Parliamentary laws as well as Standing Orders.

“Hon Jacob Hara and Hon Clement Mlombwa are the Chief Whip and Deputy Whip in Parliament respectively.”

Prior to presenting his presidential nomination papers to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on February 4, 2019, Chakwera resigned as Lilongwe North West legislator and effectively as leader of opposition.

He cited section 80 (7)(e) of the Constitution reads: “No person shall be eligible for nomination as a candidate for election as President or First Vice-President or for appointment as First-Vice President or Second Vice-President if that person is a holder of a public office or a member of Parliament unless that person first resigns.”