Lilongwe, Malawi – Early unofficial results from the 2025 Malawi presidential election indicate that former president Arthur Peter Mutharika is leading as vote counting continues across the country.
Preliminary tallies from various polling centres suggest that Mutharika’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is performing strongly in its traditional strongholds, giving the former head of state an early edge in the race.
DPP Confident of Victory
Party officials say the early numbers reflect growing support for Mutharika and the DPP, particularly in the southern and parts of the central region. Supporters have described the trend as a sign that Malawians are ready for a leadership comeback.
MEC Urges Patience
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has cautioned the public that it is the only legally mandated body to release official election results. The commission has urged citizens to remain calm and avoid relying on unofficial figures circulating on social media and at local tally centres.
“Only MEC will announce the final results. We ask all stakeholders and supporters to remain patient,” MEC officials stressed.
Opposition Parties Claim Strength
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Meanwhile, rival parties such as the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), UTM, and the People’s Party (PP) have expressed confidence in their own performances. They point to encouraging results in their strongholds, suggesting a tightly contested election.
Analysts Call for Caution
Political analysts note that while unofficial results provide early indications, they may not represent the national outcome. “The real picture will only be clear once MEC releases the verified results,” one analyst observed.
Calm but Tense Atmosphere
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Despite the high stakes, the atmosphere across Malawi remains largely peaceful, with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and police maintaining security at polling and tallying centres.
As counting continues, the nation is closely watching to see whether Arthur Peter Mutharika will reclaim the presidency or if the election will deliver another surprise.
