Mutharika has 40.49 per cent of the vote while opposition leader, Lazarus Chakwera had 35.44 per cent
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As Malawi general elections began today, observers say the presidency is a close race between the top three candidates: Incumbent, Peter Mutharika, his deputy, Saulos Chilima and opposition leader, Lazarus Chakwera.
President Mutharika faces his deputy Saulos Chilima and former ruling party’s Lazarus Chikwera
Incumbent president, Mutharika faces opposition from his own VP Saulos Chilima and former baptist preacher, Lazarus Chakwera.
The elections, from candidates, campaigns to casting votes – Malawi Decides.
The Malawi Elections is just days away and there is no established favourites as the contenders are set to slug it out.
Chilima, a youthful 46-year-old, quit the ruling DPP last year and set up the UTM to contest the election.
When you give me a chance for another five years, I will develop this country beyond recognition.
A major issue at these elections will be corruption, following a series of high-profile scandals in the past decade.
No fewer than 1.6 million people were affected and displaced by the disaster and 603 deaths recorded.