Malawi's ex-president Mutharika takes early lead in election

Turmoil in Malawi as both presidential candidates claim election victory – The Mail & Guardian

Six days after casting their ballots in an election they hope will ease the country’s worst economic crisis in decades, Malawians are once again trapped in uncertainty, with fraud claims, arrests and competing declarations of victory again shaking public trust in democratic institutions. Last Tuesday’s vote for local government councillors, members of parliament and the president set the incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, against his pred…

Malawi's Ex-President Mutharika Takes Early Lead in Election

Malawi's ex-president Mutharika takes early lead in election

Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week's election, in which he faced off for the fourth time against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, provisional results from one-quarter of councils showed.

TRT Afrika - Malawi's ex-President Mutharika takes early lead in election

Malawi's former President Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week's election, in which he faced off for the fourth time against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera.

Malawi's former-president takes early lead in election

Malawi's presidential election is a two-horse race between former leader Peter Mutharika and incumbent Lazarus Chakwera.

Mutharika Takes Early Lead in Malawi's Presidential Race

Malawi's former president, Peter Mutharika, leads in the presidential election, challenging incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. This election is highly competitive, with economic discontent and historical factors influencing voter sentiment. Provisional results show Mutharika ahead. A candidate must secure more than 50% for victory to avoid a second round.