Malawians Prepare To Vote In High-Stakes Election Rematch
Dozens of observers from regional and international organizations are arriving in Malawi ahead of Tuesday’s general elections, seen as a test of the country’s democracy and a rematch between President Lazarus Chakwera and former president Peter Mutharika. It’s the first election since President Chakwera assumed office in 2020 after the 2019 poll results were nullified due to irregularities.
His main rival, the former president who was defeated in 2020, has been crisscrossing the country holding large rallies. The 84-year-old politician has accused President Chakwera of presiding over a country in “economic collapse”.
In 2020, the 50%+1 vote requirement was enacted, eliminating the chances of minority victories in future elections.
