Belekanyama’s son wins MCP primary polls for Lilongwe Msinja South, eyes his father’s seat
Francis Berekanyama, 36, son to the late Lingsron Belekanyama, who until his death was Lilongwe Msinja South constituency legislator and also served as the Minister of Local Government, has won primaries for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to represent the party during the by-elections scheduled for March 30.
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During the polls Francis Belekanyama polled 393 , Jones Yamikani Chadza 108 votes, Amos Chibwana had 81, Refnos Chigamula got 12 votes, Fanizo Kabwazi 35, Lameck Kondesi 21, Henry Kunkeyani 3, Sam Mbendera 26, Walinase Mkonda 3, Hasten Mlinde 5, Dr Mvula 3, Pondani 1 while 18 were null and void.
In an interview with Nyasa Times soon acter the primary polls Francis Berekanyama said he was so happy to win the primaries and represent MCP
“Am very happy that I have emerged victorious among the contestants, am so humbled,” he said.
The elections were conducted via secret ballot.
It is expected that MCP will lock horns with a horde of independent candidates emanating from the primary elections and opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) whom only Mustafa Macdonald is known to have shown interest to be its candidate as of now.
Late Belekanyama succumbed to Covid-19 on January 12 this year.
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Heeee okay
Koma….amalawi akuwona ngati mwana wa fisi amatenga ukali wa amake afisi ena ndi mbatata saluma..miziwona
The guy rigged by creating more branches to vote for him. He is more likely going to lose the actual elections. Nobody wants him after the reputation of his dad. There is no development in this constituency. People are tired of poor infrastructure in the area. The roads are impassable. No schools. No health centres, etc
Ufumu wa MCP. I bet tye voters didnt even listen to his plans, the name was enough for the villagers. As long as it rains and there’s maize to eat.
Kkkkkkkk eya zovuta. I heard Museven was saying that in Africa we only eat to fill the stomach but not the proper food.
Nde muziti family dynasty??
You are the one saying it.
Symphafy vote.