Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Regional Governor for the South Charles Mchacha has written Kondwani Nankhumwa to seek consent from the party’s president Peter Mutharika before proceeding with his plans to hold a mass political rally at Nyambadwe Primary School ground in Blantyre.

In a letter seen by this publication, Mchacha told Nankhumwa who is also the party’s vice president for the south that only when the party’s president approves, he is obliged to hold the rally.

“Your intentions to hold a mass rally on July 31, 2022 at Nyambadwe School Ground is noted. You are however, advised to seek approval form the president of the party, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika before you proceed with your plans as party protocol and etiquette demands,” said Mchacha.

He continued; “you will be allowed to hold mass rally and meet Southern Regional Executive Committee only when you get such approval in writing.”

Responding to Mchacha, Nankhumwa said he decided to hold the mass rally at Nyambadwe School ground in his capacity as the party’s vice president and that he will not be holding back.

Nankhumwa also called on the Regional Executive Committee to start preparing of his planned mass rally on 31st this month.