Lazarus Chakwera Biography
Lazarus Chakwera is a Malawian theologian and politician who has served as President of Malawi since 28 June 2020. He also serves as Minister of Defence per the Malawian constitution,[citation needed] he has served as the leader of the Malawi Congress Party since 2013. Lazarou was President of the Malawi Assemblies of God from 1989 to 2013.
Previously, Chakwera was the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly following highly controversial elections held on 21 May 2019 which were overturned by the Constitutional Court.
He was appointed chairman of SADC on 17 August[4] at the SADC 41st Annual Summit held from 9 August to 19 August 2021 in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Lazarus Chakwera Age
Lazarus Chakwera was born on 5 April 1955, in Lilongwe, Malawi. He is 67 years old.
Lazarus Chakwera Height
Chakwera stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches,
Lazarus Chakwera Education
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) Degree from the University of Malawi in 1977. Lazaroue later studied theology and gained an Honours degree from the University of the North in South Africa and gained a master’s degree (MTh) from the University of South Africa in 1991.
Lazarus Chakwera Family
Lazarus was born and raised by his loving parents in Lilongwe, Malawi. However, information regarding his family members is under review and will be updated as soon as possible.
Lazarus Chakwera Wife
He is married to his pretty wife Monica Chakwera.
Lazarus Chakwera Salary
Lazarous Chakwera receives an annual salary of $76,000.00 per year.
Lazarus Chakwera Net Worth
Chakwera has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Lazarus Chakwera Career
Lazarus Chakwera is a Malawian theologian and politician who has served as President of Malawi since 28 June 2020. He also serves as Minister of Defence per the Malawian constitution,[citation needed] he has served as the leader of the Malawi Congress Party since 2013. Lazarou was President of the Malawi Assemblies of God from 1989 to 2013.
He was appointed chairman of SADC on 17 August[4] at the SADC 41st Annual Summit held from 9 August to 19 August 2021 in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Chakwera defeated incumbent president Peter Mutharika in the 2020 election, obtaining almost 59% of the vote.[16] Chakwera was sworn in as the sixth president of Malawi on 28 June.
On this occasion, Malawi became the first African Country to have its presidential election result overturned due to irregularities and an opposition leader went on to win the rerun election.
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