Malawi: Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down - PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against Violence

Malawi: Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down - PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against Violence

As Malawi teeters on the edge of another violent political season, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) is desperately knocking on two doors--the State House and the retirement mansion of former president Peter Mutharika. One has opened. The other? Still locked in silence.

MCP chair slams violence, backs Party ahead of 2025 vote Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Central Region Chairperson Patrick Zebron Chilondola has strongly condemned the recent wave of political violence, calling for immediate investigations into attacks on citizens protesting against the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Speaking to local media, Chilondola expressed deep concern over the violent disruptions during protests in Lilongwe, as well as earlier incidents […] The post MCP chair slams violence, b…

Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down: PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against Violence

As Malawi teeters on the edge of another violent political season, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) is desperately knocking on two doors—the State House and the retirement mansion of former president Peter Mutharika. One has opened. The other? Still locked in silence. PAC wants both President Lazarus Chakwera and Mutharika to help rein in the […] The post Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down: PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against…

Road to 16 September 2025: The climax of Mutharika and Chakwera political rivalry - The Zambian Observer

The political landscape in Malawi, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections, presents a compelling narrative between two key figures: President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika (APM). This article aims to compare and contrast the positives and negatives of these well-known leaders who have brought a buzz to Malawi’s political scene. First, […] The post Road to 16 September 2025: The climax of Mutharika and Chakw…

PAC seeks to meet Chakwera, APM on political violence

Public Affairs Committee (PAC) wants to meet President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor Peter Mutharika to implore them to rein in their supporters and end politically-connected violence. PAC spokesperson Bishop Gilford Matonga said in an interview yesterday that the quasi-religious body believes that the political violence in the country is perpetrated by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of Chakwera and Mutharika’s Democratic Progressive Party (…

Malawi’s 2025 Presidential showdown: Is Chakwera still the answer or is it time for Mutharika’s return? - Malawi Freedom Network

The same Afrobarometer poll shows that 43% of respondents currently support the DPP, while the ruling MCP trails at 29. By Burnett Munthali Malawians are preparing to vote in a high-stakes presidential election on 16 September 2025, and the question on everyone’s mind is whether the country should stick with President Lazarus Chakwera or bring back former President Peter Mutharika. Both candidates are familiar to the electorate, but they offer v…