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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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) observer team, led by former Malawi Speaker Richard Msowoya, concluded that the elections 'fell short of regional standards.'
Tanzania’s post-election violence raises doubts over credibility of 2025 polls – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-05
Richard Msowoya issued an unusual criticism of the Tanzanian election on behalf of the Southern African Development Community.
Canada, allies raise doubts over Tanzanian election as president claims landslide victory
Canada· 2025-11-04
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'.
SADC says Tanzania voting did not meet bloc's principles for democratic elections
Kenya· 2025-11-03
Richard Msowoya is the Head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission to Tanzania’s October 29, 2025 General Elections.
“Not Free, Not Fair”: SADC Slams Tanzania’s 2025 Elections - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-11-03
Richard Msowoya is the head of the SADC Election Observation Mission in Tanzania.
Ex-Malawi Speaker Msowoya leads SADC team observing Tanzania polls
Tanzania· 2025-10-21
Right Honourable Richard Msowoya was appointed as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observer Mission to Tanzania.
Northern Alliance Applauds President Mutharika for Appointing Former Speaker Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Mission to Tanzania - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-13
Among the prominent names in the bloc are former Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya.
Shocker! AFORD Distances Itself from DPP-Northern Alliance Pact - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-23
In 2014, Chakwera followed party structure and picked Richard Msowoya, but the ticket lost.
Running Mate Fever: Why Chakwera’s Next Move Could Make or Break Malawi’s Future - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-04
