Mutharika sworn in for second presidential term after dramatic political comeback

Malawi's President Arthur Peter Mutharika was sworn in on Saturday during a ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, pledging to unite the nation and root out corruption as he returned to office at the age of 85.

Footage shows the swearing-in ceremony, with Chief Justice Rezine Mzikamanda administering the oath as Mutharika placed his hand on the constitution. The president was accompanied by his wife and greeted dignitaries before a military parade, and traditional dancers marked the occasion.

In his inaugural address, Mutharika appealed for unity, warning against division along political or tribal lines.

“To all my friends in the DPP and anyone in public office, remember this: Malawi belongs to all Malawians,” he said. “This country does not belong to any person, any tribe or any political party.”

He also issued a firm warning against corruption and abuse of power.

“I will not allow anyone to destroy this country under my watch, and I mean anyone [...] whether you are a party official or whoever you are, I will go after you,” he said.

Mutharika, leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), won the presidential election with 56.8 per cent of the vote, marking a dramatic political comeback after several years out of office.

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