Alex Major
MalawipoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Alex Major is a prominent member of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) who has been vocal about the need for leadership change within the party, particularly in light of recent electoral defeats. He has spearheaded a push for an emergency convention to replace party president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, citing concerns over the party's constitution and a desire for renewal as it prepares for future elections.
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Alex Major is an MCP politician who has called for leadership change within the party.
MCP faces internal split over Chakwera leadership: Faction attempts to seal offices - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-12
Alex Major has demanded an emergency convention to elect new leaders and warned against tampering with the party's constitution.
Chakwera under siege as MCP factions demand new leader for 2030 - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-30
Alex Major described the court judgement as an opportunity to confront governance failures within the party.
“Don’t Wait for 2029”: Dulani Tears Into MCP as Court Ruling Reignites Leadership Revolt - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-27
Alex Major is a former Kasungu West MP who led a faction demanding Chakwera's resignation.
MCP Dares Rebels: Chakwera Stays Put Despite Revolt - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-24
Alex Major is one of the members spearheading the call for an emergency convention to elect a new leader in the MCP.
Cracks Emerge in MCP as Members Push for Emergency Convention to Replace Chakwera - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-09