Alfred Ruwan Gangata | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2025 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Occupation | Politician,businessman |
| Known for | Vice President of Central Region (DPP);legal cases |
Alfred Ruwan Gangata is a Malawian businessman and politician affiliated with the Democratic Progressive Party. He currently serves as the party's vice president for the central region and was appointed as a Minister of State in the cabinet of President Peter Mutharika in October 2025. [1]
Gangata is the founder and Managing Director of Master Security Services,a private security company operating in Malawi. [2] Over the years,he has expanded his business portfolio to include multiple ventures under the Masters Group,such as Fredlines General Dealers,Self Made Import and Export,Sellers of Farm Produce,and Concrete Constructions. [2]
In February 2024,Gangata was appointed as the DPP's Vice President for the Central Region,succeeding Zeria Chakale. [2] His appointment followed Chakale's departure from the party.
In October 2025,Gangata was appointed as a Minister of State in the cabinet of President Peter Mutharika. [3]
In January 2025,Gangata was arrested by the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on charges of falsifying tax records,forgery,uttering a false document,and conducting transactions without a valid tax clearance certificate. [4] He was granted bail with conditions,including a K1 million cash bond and fortnightly reporting to the MRA. [5]
In March 2025,Gangata was arrested by the Malawi Police Service over allegations of possessing a fraudulent Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) certificate from Chitowo Community Day Secondary School in Dedza District. [6] Investigators alleged that he was neither a student there nor did he sit the examination.
A witness testified that he had sat the MSCE exams on Gangata's behalf in 2017,claiming he was promised a house,a car,and K4 million,but received nothing. [7]
Gangata is an active figure in Malawian politics,known for his vocal support of the DPP. He has publicly declared his intention to lead the party in the 2030 elections,stating,"I will lead DPP in 2030". [2]