Blantyre, October, 4 Mana: President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has called on Malawians to unite to ensure sustainable socio-economic development of the country, Mutharika made the call on Saturday at Sun bird, Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre as he hosted a state luncheon.
Blantyre, October 4, Mana: Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has officially been sworn in as Malawi’s seventh President, with Justice Dr. Jane Ansah taking the oath as Vice President during a historic ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium.
In a powerful demonstration of national unity, outgoing President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and Vice President Dr. Michael Usi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect Professor Peter Mutharika this Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium.
Barely a day after conceding defeat in the 16 September presidential election, President Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have withdrawn the election case challenging results of the poll.
The Youth Decide Campaign has challenged the country's youths to remain calm, peaceful and accept the results of the just-ended elections with maturity and dignity, arguing democracy has won.