Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Deputy Director of Political Affairs, Fredrick Billy Malata, has reiterated that he has no regrets about being dismissed from the party.
Malata, who was fired alongside other top DPP officials, has since turned to activism to represent voiceless Malawians.
“I am comfortable with whatever I am doing now as an activist,” he said.
He also stated that he is open to joining any other party, including the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), pointing out that former DPP figures such as Kenneth Msonda, Uladi Mussa, Zeria Chakale, and Imran Mtenje have already joined MCP and are set to contest in their respective constituencies.
“MCP does not operate like DPP, which harbors hatred for those outside the Lhomwe belt, particularly in Mulanje and Thyolo,” Malata claimed.
He urged the DPP to acknowledge past mistakes before the upcoming general elections in September, suggesting that failure to do so could see the party relegated to third place.
On governance, Malata encouraged Malawians to compare the leadership styles of former President Peter Mutharika and current President Lazarus Chakwera from a spiritual perspective.
“Review the 2014-2020 presidency and examine how many times Mutharika left State House to attend church services without tying them to government functions. Compare that with President Chakwera,” he said, arguing that the findings would reveal the true character of the two leaders.
Shortly after his dismissal from the DPP, Malata was arrested—a move he alleges was orchestrated by party members.
