By Lucy Tambala
Unconfirmed reports suggest that former Malawi President Peter Mutharika is furious with his inner circle after allegedly being misled into believing he had won the 2025 presidential election. Sources close to the retired leader claim he was assured of victory by his top aides, only to be blindsided by official results indicating otherwise.
Mutharika, now in his 80s and said to be in frail health, is reported to have lashed out at his wife and a few trusted allies upon learning the truth. A bodyguard stationed at the former president’s Page House residence allegedly told this publication that Mutharika has refused to eat and had been drinking whisky while angrily shouting throughout the day.
Concern has grown among some Malawians over Mutharika’s wellbeing in the aftermath of the election disappointment.
According to provisional figures circulating in political circles, MCP’s Lazarus Chakwera is leading the presidential race with approximately 54% of the vote, while Mutharika trails at around 30%.
Again, these reports remain unverified and should be treated as speculation until confirmed by official sources.
