“I told President Chakwera that there is life after State House. Muluzi, who served as Malawi’s first democratically elected president from 1994 to 2004, is no stranger to the weight of transitions. Beyond urging Chakwera to concede, Muluzi has also appealed to Malawians to remain calm and reject violence as the country awaits MEC’s final declaration. His statement could set the tone for how Malawians, especially political party supporters, respond to the final announcement. Until then, Muluzi’s words — “there is life after State House” — appear aimed at cooling political passions and guiding the nation toward a peaceful transition of power.