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, Nankhumwa became Leader of the Opposition in the

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. In January 2024, he was expelled from the DPP, and the party chose Mary Navicha as Leader of the Opposition in his place, but a court injunction prevented the party from removing him from his position. He then founded the People's Development Party, before vacating the court injunction in June 2024, at which point he was replaced as Leader of the Opposition by George Chaponda.

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Living people Government ministers of Malawi 1978 births {{Malawi-politician-stub