Well known business man Alex Chimwala who is also Shadow Member of Parliament for South Lunzu Constituency has official re-joined the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ahead of September 16, 2025 polls.

DPP Vice President for the South Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha welcomed Chimwala at a rally held at Nancholi ground in Blantyre.

Speaking at the rally Chimwala said he has re-joined the DPP to help Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika in returning to power.

“The people of Machinjiri where am coming from are suffering and are now comparing the poverty which was there then and now and have told me to join DPP if I want their support. The MCP government has done nothing in Machinjiri, Machinjiri has no proper market place, proper courts and youth centre where youths can be doing their training.

“Machinjiri is being neglected by the current regime and because of these things have decided to return to DPP,” said Chimwala.

On his part Mwanamvekha said the party is pushing for a strong DPP block in the Southern region and the strategy is on track.

“UTM, MCP and other political parties are all gone here in the South. The only party remaining in the South is DPP and I can confidently say DPP will win the polls come September 16, 2025,” said Mwanamvekha.

Mwanamvekha also said that the party is ready for primaries in all constituencies and wards across the country.