BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has released a statement announcing that outgoing President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has peacefully transferred power to President-Elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.
Signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, the statement celebrates Dr. Chakwera’s statesmanship and his continued dedication to peace, democracy, and national unity.
Dr. Chakwera, according to the statement, has extended his warmest congratulations to Professor Mutharika following his victory in the just-concluded elections.
He has also wished the incoming President and his team success and divine guidance as they assume the responsibility of steering Malawi toward progress and prosperity.
The party highlighted that Dr. Chakwera had initially planned to attend the inauguration ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium to personally hand over power, in line with democratic tradition.
However, a revised program released by the event organizers did not include him in the official proceedings.
The MCP emphasized that President Chakwera fully respects this decision, viewing it as part of the smooth transition process that Malawi must uphold to strengthen its democracy.
In the statement, the MCP reiterated that despite his absence from the ceremony, Dr. Chakwera remains committed to ensuring a peaceful handover of authority.
From his base, the outgoing leader symbolically transferred the instruments of power to President-Elect Mutharika, marking the official end of his administration.
Dr. Chakwera expressed hope that Professor Mutharika’s leadership will address the nation’s challenges and foster inclusive development.
He also urged Malawians to remain united, peaceful, and optimistic about the country’s future under new leadership.
The MCP’s message concluded by reaffirming the party’s belief in democratic governance and its support for national reconciliation and cooperation across political lines.
Dr. Chakwera’s graceful exit, the statement notes, reflects his enduring respect for the rule of law and his desire to see Malawi rise as a stronger and more united nation.
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