A Preacher Became President — Then Came His Stunning Fall From Grace

It was a stunning reversal of fortunes. In October, Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi’s charismatic preacher-turned-politician who once promised to “serve both God and the people,” lost his presidential re-election bid to long-time rival Peter Mutharika, who was formerly president himself from 2014 to 2020.

Former Assemblies of God official captures Malawi presidency

In his third attempt, Lazurus Chakwera, not unlike his biblical namesake, resurrected his political fortunes and was sworn in as president of Malawi. Apart from a senior leadership role in the Assembly of God as bishop, he was a sought-after theology professor supervising PhD candidates as far as Kenya and other African countries.

Africa, NewsTom OsanjoJuly 6, 2020Tom Osanjo, Malawi, Assemblies of God, Lazarus Chakwera, Africa, Raila Odinga, Kenya, Peter Mutharika, Secondary FeatureComment

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