Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema praised Arthur Peter Mutharika and Jane Ansah for their electoral success in Malawi. The regional leader posted congratulations on Facebook following the September 16 vote results. Hichilema also commended outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera for demonstrating democratic values through his concession. He described the peaceful election process as exemplary for the African continent.
The Malawi Electoral Commission announced Mutharika as winner Wednesday evening from Lilongwe headquarters. Official results showed the 85-year-old candidate secured 56.8 percent against Chakwera's 33 percent total. Mutharika had campaigned with simple questions asking voters if they missed him and whether they had suffered. His victory represents a return to power after previous presidential terms.
The Malawi Electoral Commission announced Mutharika as winner Wednesday evening from Lilongwe headquarters. Official results showed the 85-year-old candidate secured 56.8 percent against Chakwera's 33 percent total. Mutharika had campaigned with simple questions asking voters if they missed him and whether they had suffered. His victory represents a return to power after previous presidential terms.
