President Dr Lazarus Chakwera to Attend Inauguration of President Elect, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is set to attend the inauguration of his successor, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.

According to the press statement released by the Ministry of Information and Digitization, Chakwera will be joined by Dr Bakili Muluzi and Dr Joyce Banda. Former Vice Presidents, Dr Michael Usi, Dr Cassim Chilumpha and Khumbo Kachali are also expected to attend.

The ceremony follows the landmark win by DPP’s flagbearer Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and his running mate Dr Jane Ansah SC during the just concluded elections.

The government has also invited the Head of States from SADC, COMESA, ECOWAS, AU, among others to attend the swearing- in ceremony and and the inauguration.

The government has also organized public viewing places such as Katoto Freedom Park in Mzuzu, Civo Stadium and in Mangochi at Mangochi stadium for them to witness the momentous occasion.

Meanwhile, many Malawians have applauded President Dr Lazarus Chakwera for “breaking the jinks”.

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