Mutharika appoints Akim Mwanza as acting DPP governor for the North

Former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed Akim Mwanza as Acting Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor for the North.

Mwanza replaces Christopher Mzomera Ngwira who is currently serving four year jail term for abusing public funds when he was a legislator.

DPP Vice President for the North Goodall Gondwe diclosed this today during media briefing held in Mzuzu.

According to Gondwe, Mwanza will be on acting capacity until Ngwira finishes his sentence.

DPP is currently in leadership crisis some top officials are calling for convention to elect new President of the Party to replace Mutharika.