Malawi Democratic Party
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The Malawi Democratic Party is a political party
in Malawi
. The party was founded by Kamlepo Kalua
, et al. At the last general elections of May 20, 2004, the party was part of the Mgwirizano Coalition
, that won 27 out of 194 seats.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Malawi
Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Its size...
. The party was founded by Kamlepo Kalua
Kamlepo Kalua
Kamlepo Kalua is a Malawian politician. From the Rumphi District, Kalua is the leader of the opposition Malawi Democratic Party. He ran in the 1999 presidential election, where he finished in third place with 1.4% of the total national vote.-Zimbabwe:...
, et al. At the last general elections of May 20, 2004, the party was part of the Mgwirizano Coalition
Mgwirizano Coalition
The Mgwirizana Coalition is an electoral alliance in Malawi.At the last general elections, 20 May 2004, the coalition won 27 out of 194 seats.Member parties of the coalition are:*Malawi Democratic Party*Malawi Forum for Unity and Development...
, that won 27 out of 194 seats.