Information reaching this publication indicates that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) will hold an emergency meeting on a decision by President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to withhold delegated duties to Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima over corruption claims.

According to information at hand, during the meeting UTM top officials are set to discuss on whether the party should continue being in partnership with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and other party’s making the Tonse Alliance or not.

UTM spokesperson Frank Tumpale Mwenefumbo has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

Mwenefumbo hinted that the party is saddened that Chakwera has made his decision based on hearsay since, Dr Chilima has not been found guilty by any competent court of law.

He said as a party that believes in the rule of law, it is handling the issue without emotions considering that it is a legal matter and that justice will still prevail at the end.

Meanwhile, Chakwera has called for an emergency Tonse Alliance meeting slated for this coming Friday.