Many Malawians say they are satisfied with the direction the country is taking under President Arthur Peter Mutharika.
Public confidence in Mutharika remains strong, with many people saying his performance during the first half of the year has exceeded their expectations. Some say they would vote for him again if Malawi held elections today.
That sentiment emerged from a Malawi24 online poll that asked readers to rate Mutharika and the Democratic Progressive Party’s performance.
The poll attracted 3,540 votes. Sixty-two percent of respondents, representing 2,230 votes, rated Mutharika’s performance as “Excellent – Exceeded expectations.” Another 11 percent, or 365 voters, selected “Average – Met expectations.”
Combined, 77 percent of respondents expressed broadly positive views about Mutharika’s leadership.
Twenty-three percent, representing 812 respondents, rated his performance as “Poor – Fell below expectations,” while four percent, or 133 voters, said there was still hope despite the challenges facing the country.
The results sparked debate on social media, with many supporters arguing that Mutharika remains the country’s preferred leader.
“Tikukambirana zoti timupatsenso 5 years ina chifukwa akuyendetsa bwino dzikoli,” wrote one user.
Another commenter warned political rivals against dismissing online sentiment, saying: “Wa MCP underrate social media at your own risk.”
Supporters of all major parties had equal opportunity to influence the poll’s results. One respondent said they would support Mutharika again if elections were held today. “Tikukambirana zoti timupatsenso 5 years ina chifukwa akuyendetsa bwino dzikoli,” the commenter wrote.
Others questioned the reliability of the poll, noting that participation was voluntary and not limited to registered voters. The poll was not a scientific survey and may not reflect the views of the wider population.
Malawi24 has previously conducted online polls that closely reflected broader public sentiment, including surveys whose results aligned with Mutharika’s strong performance in the 2025 presidential elections.
Participation was voluntary and unrestricted. Some respondents may not be registered voters or may live outside Malawi. Despite these limitations, the large number of responses reduces the likelihood that a small number of inauthentic accounts significantly influenced the outcome.
