The Institute of Public Opinion and Research’s second phase results indicate that voter intentions show 41% of voters plan to support Peter Mutharika of the DPP, followed by the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera of the MCP, at 31%.
Dalisto Kabambe of UTM ranks third with 6%, while Atupele Muluzi of UDF is in fourth place with 3%, and Joyce Banda of PP has 2%.
Additionally, 11% of voters remain undecided, and 5% have chosen not to disclose their preferences.
Chakwera’s support has increased by 5%, while Mutharika’s has decreased by 2%, suggesting a potential shift in momentum following the launch of the campaign.