Presidential aspirant and leader of the Nzika Coalition, Milward Tobias has expressed optimism that he will win the 2025 presidential polls without partnering with any political party.
Tobias made the remarks Wednesday afternoon in Lilongwe during a media briefing on a manifesto that he is expected to launch ahead of the 2025 elections.
According to Tobias, there is no political party nor politician in the country with a common understanding and interest with his ideologies.
“An alliance must be based on values that you have common objectives for the nation, not yourself, or values that you can both bring some substantial figures. I can’t get into an alliance with someone who can get less than one percent. If I can get less than one or two percent, then the best I can do is to build my brand.
I also can’t get into an alliance with crooks we don’t share common values. This is a change, and we are fundamentally different from what you have seen,” said Tobias.
The economist further said he is not afraid f the 50+1 electoral system, saying it is far much better than the previous first past the post system.
“The 50+1 is more favourable than the first past the post because it gives two victory scenarios. One can win by attaining the 50 percent plus one or can take the election to the second round by qualifying into top two, and I am sure I must fit in one of these two scenarios,” said Tobias.
Tobias further said he stands a higher chance of ascending to the highest office because Malawians are hoping for the change which he represents.
“People want new face. People are fed up with party politics. I will contest as an independent presidential candidate, and I am a new face, I fit into the two. So, among the people who want change, I am one of the probable candidates for them,” explained Tobias.
During the media briefing, Tobias also outlined strategies his government will employ once voted into power to revive the country’s economy, among others by stabilizing the country’s currency, limiting the public debt GDP percentage to 61% by the year 2030, saying the current government has failed Malawians and has no clue in managing economy.
Among the challenges that country’s economy is facing, Tobias mentioned high inflation, huge public debts, souring unemployment, and a narrow tax base.
He added that he will be holding a series of media engagements to explain to the nation his manifesto which will be launched on a date to be announced.
