Richard Msowoya
Richard Msowoya is a Malawian politician known for his role as the Deputy President of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). He gained prominence in the political landscape when President Lazarus Chakwera selected him as his running mate in the 2014 general elections, a decision that ultimately resulted in electoral defeat. Msowoya's experience in politics spans several years, but his previous selection raised questions about the effectiveness of prioritizing party hierarchy over broader electoral strategy.
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South Africa:
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) observer team, led by former Malawi Speaker Richard Msowoya, concluded that the elections 'fell short of regional standards.'
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Canada:
Richard Msowoya issued an unusual criticism of the Tanzanian election on behalf of the Southern African Development Community.
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Kenya:
In a statement Richard Msowoya, head of the Southern African Development Community Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM), said it was their 'tentative conclusion that, in most areas, voters could not express their democratic will'.
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Malawi:
Richard Msowoya is the Head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission to Tanzania’s October 29, 2025 General Elections.
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Tanzania:
Richard Msowoya is the head of the SADC Election Observation Mission in Tanzania.
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Malawi:
Right Honourable Richard Msowoya was appointed as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observer Mission to Tanzania.
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Malawi:
Among the prominent names in the bloc are former Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya.
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Malawi:
In 2014, Chakwera followed party structure and picked Richard Msowoya, but the ticket lost.
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