Barely four months into office, President Peter Mutharika has removed Ansah from two key departments, leaving her without clearly defined duties. In response to the situation, Vice-President Ansah said she was constrained by the nature of her office. He said in a written statement:“The Vice-Presidency is, by its nature, a delegated office. It reflects internal party dynamics, frustrations over perceived miscommunication, and possibly a power struggle that could affect governance,” he said. As history seems to rhyme with the past, the unfolding Mutharika-Ansah scenario highlights a recurrent pattern of vice-presidential sidelining in Malawi, leaving the nation to watch closely how this familiar tune will play out—and who ultimately will set the rhythm.