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Political Risk / Malawi

Presidential Elections Clouded By Muluzi Bid

March 2009 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: We expect President Bingu wa Mutharika to win the May 19 presidential elections, owing to incumbency advantages. However, key risk to our outlook stems from main opposition leader Bakili Muluzi, who is currently seeking to delay the polls, having been barred from standing for election.

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