Politics
Leaked Victory: A Tall or Head? Alinafe Jonas People in Mzuzu flooded the streets this afternoon, celebrating Peter Mutharika's unannounced victory. This comes as the Malawi Electoral Commission was expected to announce the winner of the September 16 presidential election in the evening. According to unofficial results, Mutharika has taken the lead against President Lazarus Chakwera . Malawians last voted in the 2020 fresh presidential election held on June 23, 2020. This election saw Lazarus Chakwera emerge victorious with 59.34% of the vote, defeating Peter Mutharika, whose 2019 election victory was annulled due to irregularities. The 2020 election was a re-run, and Chakwera's win marked a significant shift in Malawi's politics. #GoodMakesGoodNews