By Burnett Munthali
41 out of every 100 Malawians say they intend to vote for Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
31 out of every 100 say they will choose Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera.
Another 6 out of every 100 say they will vote for Dalitso Kabambe of the United Transformation Movement (UTM).
This is according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR).
The findings also reveal that three out of every 100 people intend to vote for Atupele Muluzi of the United Democratic Front (UDF).
Meanwhile, two out of every 100 say they will choose former president Joyce Banda.
The institute emphasized that these figures do not predict the outcome of this year’s election.
Instead, they reflect the current preferences of the people at the time of the survey.
IPOR has further called on different stakeholders to work together in encouraging citizens to turn out and vote.
The institute stressed that higher voter participation is critical in strengthening democracy and ensuring the legitimacy of the electoral process.
Conclusion
While Peter Mutharika currently leads the survey, the results highlight the fluid nature of voter preferences ahead of the election.
The findings serve as a reminder that campaigns, alliances, and turnout will all play a decisive role in shaping Malawi’s political future.
