The Electoral Commission says former President Peter Mutharika won 56.8 percent of the votes.
The Electoral Commission says former President Peter Mutharika won 56.8 percent of the votes, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera.
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Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has been re-elected with 56.8 percent of votes in last week’s polls that was marked by the dire state of the economy, the election commission has announced.
Peter Mutharika has got about 66% of the votes counted so far, putting him ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera.
Analysts say the race is between President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor Peter Mutharika.
Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and and his predecessor Peter Mutharika are seeking to win the high-stakes election.
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