The President appears to be using his business ties to help his chosen successor Bingu wa Mutharika into the presidency perhaps hoping to carry on pulling the strings from retirement...
President Bakili Muluzi constitutionally barred from a third term wants a smooth transition to his chosen successor Bingu wa Mutharika...
On 29 March 2003 Muluzi on his own initiative appointed Central Bank Deputy Governor Bingu wa Mutharika as sole presidential candidate for approval by the coming UDF convention...
