DPP fires Nankhumwa as leader of opposition

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Members of Parliament have removed the party’s Vice President for the South Kondwani Nankhumwa as leader of opposition.

The decision was made on Sunday during a meeting that was held at Peter Mutharika PAGE house in Mangochi.

Nankhumwa has been replaced by former Minister Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Dr. George Chaponda.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Mutharika’s spokesperson, Shadreck Namalomba, said the party has also elected Vuwa Kaunda as Chief Whip and his deputy is Chijere Chirwa.

He said Victor Musowa is now leader of backbenchers and his Deputy is Victoria Kingstone.

According to Namalomba, 35 MPs attended the meeting which he claims every member was invited.

Nankhumwa was not invited to the meeting and he has since threatened to sue former President Peter Mutharika over the matter.