MCP’s Major Shuts Down Fake News…Says rally on, see you there

Former Malawi Congress Party lawmaker for Kasungu West Alex Major has confirmed that his big year-end political rally at Mgona Ground in Lilongwe is going ahead.

The outspoken party member has called for unity and promised a clear path to the 2026 elections.

In an interview with this publication ,Major asked party followers and Malawians at large to ignore posts on Facebook and WhatsApp claiming the rally was fake.

Said Major: “The Ali Ndi Mau rally is set for Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at Mgona Ground in Lilongwe. The rally is on. Period. This is a call to all party members to come together, listen and get ready for the work ahead. We are united and focused.”

According to Major, the event is designed to be a show of strength, with a guest list that includes key leaders from all levels of the party—including all district chairpersons from across Malawi, the regional committee and other top party figures.

He added that the day will start with a convoy travelling from the MCP headquarters in the city centre to Mgona Ground.

The rally comes amid internal party debates and recent arrests of some MCP officials, but Major was quick to add that the party is not shaken.

He also used the interview to respond to critics who have called him a rebel or trouble-maker within the party.

“Let me be clear: I am not a rebel. I am a pillar of this party.My loyalty is solid. President Lazarus Chakwera is our leader until the next convention, whenever that is. My goal is to strengthen our party, not break it.”

The theme for the rally, printed on its posters, points directly to the future: “Tiyeni Tonse Tikamve Mmene Tiyendele Mu 2026” (Let us all hear how we will proceed in 2026). It ends with a call for solidarity: “Musaphonye! Tikhale limodzi.” (Don’t be divided! Let us be united.)

Political observers see the rally as a critical moment for the MCP, saying it’s a chance to rally the grassroots, project unity and set the tone for the 2026 elections.