By Ireen Mseteka

Likoma, May 16, Mana: Councilor for Chizumulu Ward in Likoma District, Barnabas Sambamo has defected from opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to Malawi Congress Party (MCP).

He is Vice Chairperson for Likoma District Council and was welcomed into the party during a political rally held at Same Ground at Chizumulu on Wednesday.

In an interview after the rally, Sambamo said he decided to join MCP because of the party’s emphasis on national development.

“MCP as one of the major parties in the Tonse Alliance led administration, focuses and puts much emphasis on people’s welfare and national development hence I have decided to join and support its development agenda,” he said.

Sambamo said he was planning to contest for the ward on MCP ticket during the 2025 General elections.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Likoma, Ashems Songwe said Sambamo and other 60 members from DPP, UTM and United Democratic Front (UDF) were ushered into the party during the rally.

“Councilor Sambamo told the gathering that he was motivated by the MCP led government’s focus, determination and commitment to developing Likoma Island as evidenced by the ongoing developments such as the modern port project, construction of a health center and primary school blocks and many more,” he said.

Songwe said MCP was attracting more people because of development projects which the government was implementing in the country.