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President Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on his election as President of Malawi, while commending outgoing President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for his demonstration of statesmanship.
“We wish to convey our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and Justice Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah, SC JA (Retired), on their election as President-Elect and Vice President-Elect of the Republic of Malawi, respectively,” Hichilema said in a post on his official Facebook page on Thursday.
He also extended commendation to Dr. Chakwera and his team for “a true demonstration of statesmanship and respect for democratic values.”
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Hichilema recognised the people of Malawi for exercising their democratic right peacefully, setting a shining example for the region and the continent.
On Wednesday, outgoing President Chakwera conceded defeat to 85-year-old former President Mutharika in a historic election, marking the return of the former leader after losing the 2020 general elections to Chakwera.
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