Esther Sagawa secures MCP ticket for Chipala-Nafisi Constituency in Lilongwe

Lilongwe City Mayor Esther Sagawa has emerged as the winner of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary elections for the Chipala-Nafisi Constituency.

Sagawa defeated the national director of political affairs in MCP Maxwell Thyolera, Gersom Stephano Banda and Nolia Kachali.

Sagawa secured 519 votes, Maxwell Thyolera came second with 297 followed by Nolia Kachali who got 63 votes while Gersom Stephano Banda got 27 votes.

Full of joy after being declared the winner at Civo Stadium on Tuesday 04 March 2025, Sagawa refused to speak to our reporter Jonathan Mzumazi while rushing to her supporters.

“I cannot manage to talk as of now,” she said.

Reacting to the outcome, MCP national director of political affairs Maxwell Thyolera accepted the defeat and congratulated Sagawa for her victory.

“Yes, it was a good fight, and I wish her well,” he said. “As a strong member of the MCP, I will continue to support the party, the delegate has decided,” he added.

During the poll, Elifala Kasumbu has been elected to represent MCP as wars councillor for Mgona Ward while Partrick Makumba will represent Saint Chimoka Ward.

By Jonathan Mzumazi