” I will be Malawi’s BEST ever Leader of Opposition” -Chithyola Banda

Simplex Chithyola Banda, former Finance Minister in President Lazarus Chakwera’s government, has expressed confidence in his ability to become Malawi’s best-ever Leader of Opposition.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has settled on Chithyola Banda for the role, despite some social media criticism questioning the choice.

Chithyola Banda, who served as Finance Minister in Chakwera’s losing government, stated that he will respond to President Peter Mutharika’s address on Wednesday.

He emphasized the importance of a strong opposition in ensuring effective governance, saying the opposition needs to be good for the government to work effectively .

The MCP’s choice of Chithyola Banda has generated buzz on social media, with some expressing skepticism about his suitability for the role.

However, Chithyola Banda remains optimistic about his prospects, citing his experience and achievements as Finance Minister .

As Leader of Opposition, Chithyola Banda has pledged to provide constructive resistance, holding the government accountable while restoring faith in Parliament.