Despite facing a strong alliance of the main opposition leader and a former president, the incumbent is expected to win on the back of an economic boom. Though critics accuse Mutharika of rigging his way into office, he is credited with helping to improve Malawi’s economy. 
Ingawa wapinzani wake wanamlaumu Mutharika kwa kujitengenezea njia ya kuingia Ikulu, anasifiwa kwa kuuboresha uchumi wa Malawi.