“The 2019 Election Was Stolen” Says UDF President Atupele Muluzi
Published on June 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM by Evance Kapito
United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has broken his silence on the 2019 general elections, describing the poll as “one of the most contentious in Malawi’s history” and claiming it was “stolen” through serious irregularities and manipulation.
In a strongly worded Facebook post titled “Let’s Set the Record Straight,” Muluzi said the country must not forget the past but must also be bold about its future. He accused the electoral system of erasing his support:
“You gave me your trust; but the system gave me just 200,000 votes and tippexed me out of my own constituency.”
Despite the setback, Muluzi said he chose peace over protest when the courts nullified the results, opting instead to join forces with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as a running mate in the 2020 Fresh Presidential Election.
He emphasized that the 1.7 million votes secured by the DPP-UDF ticket were not by chance: “That wasn’t luck. That was work, sacrifice, and leadership; grounded in love for Malawi.”
Muluzi further clarified that his message was not about politics, but about truth, accountability, and a call for honest leadership:
“This is about restoring dignity to our democratic processes… and what Malawi deserves: leaders who earn trust and deliver results through action, not noise.”
Meanwhile, Muluzi’s post comes at a time when rumours are swirling about his possible alliance with the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ahead of the 2025 general elections.
He has been frequently seen alongside President Lazarus Chakwera at public functions sparking speculation that the UDF leader may be preparing to partner with the MCP.
