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Malawi president to contest cancelled election win in court

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Malawi’s president is planning to contest a court decision overturning his election in May last year.

A spokesman for Peter Mutharika said he would lodge an appeal with the Constitutional Court.

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On Monday judges annulled the vote, citing widespread irregularities. They ordered a new election within 150 days.

Malawi’s governing Democratic Progressive Party has urged its supporters to remain peaceful.

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The opposition leader, Lazarus Chakwera, told thousands of celebrating supporters that the verdict was a victory for democracy.

He came a close second to Mr Mutharika, and went to court alleging fraud.

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Source: bbc

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