09/27/2025
Here is the speech Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika made after being elected president of the republic of Malawi.
On behalf of Justice Dr Jane Ansah and myself, I thank you, the people of Malawi, for entrusting us with the responsibility to lead this nation for the next five years. This is not a victory for an individual or a party. It is a victory for our democracy, for our Constitution, and most importantly, for every Malawian who believes in a better tomorrow. More than 5.5 million Malawians turned out to vote. That is a powerful statement of hope, of civic responsibility, and of national unity. Your voice has been heard. Your vote has counted. Your will has prevailed.
To my brother, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, I commend you for your gracious concession. You have demonstrated statesmanship, and your commitment to Malawi’s peace and democratic values deserves the highest respect. I thank you.
To the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, and the entire team of commissioners and staff, we applaud your professionalism and integrity. You have presided over this important national process with clarity, transparency and dignity. Malawi is proud of your service.
To the supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party across the country, your dedication, energy and loyalty brought us here. I also extend heartfelt appreciation to our alliance partners from the Alliance for Democracy, the Liberation for Economic Freedom and the National Development Party. Together we built a movement that has captured the confidence of the nation.
To the media, thank you for your responsible reporting throughout the electoral period. Your professionalism helped to inform and empower the electorate while promoting peace and order.
Fellow Malawians,
The time for competition has ended. The time for cooperation has begun. Politics has played its part. Now the work of national transformation must take centre stage. Today I call upon every Malawian, regardless of region, political party or background, to join hands as we chart a new path forward. This is the moment to put aside what divides us and embrace what unites us. We are one nation. One people. One destiny.
The challenges before us are real. Our economy must recover. Food must be available for everyone. Jobs must be created. Our healthcare and education systems must be strengthened. Infrastructure must be improved. And above all, we must rebuild trust in our public institutions. But I have no doubt. We will rise to the challenge. With unity, discipline and hard work, Malawi will move forward again. And this time, we will move forward together. In the coming days we will begin the transition process and unveil our recovery and development plan. Our new administration will reflect our commitment to prudence, inclusion, competence and
delivery.
Let us begin this new chapter with hope, with humility and with renewed purpose. The Malawi we want is possible. Let us build it together.
May God bless you.
May God bless the Republic of Malawi.
Zikomo kwambiri. Thank you
