Bakili Muluzi
Elson Bakili Muluzi | |
|---|---|
Muluzi in 2019 | |
| 2nd President of Malawi | |
| In office 24 May 1994 – 24 May 2004 | |
| Vice President | Justin Malewezi and Chakufwa Chihana |
| Preceded by | Hastings Banda |
| Succeeded by | Bingu wa Mutharika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 March 1943 |
| Party | Malawi Congress Party (before 1992) UDF (1992–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Chidzira Muluzi (divorced) |
| Children | 7, including Atupele |
| Website | bakilimuluzi |
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Elson Bakili Muluzi (born 17 March 1943) is a Malawian politician who was President of Malawi from 1994 to 2004. He was also chairman of the United Democratic Front (UDF) until 2009. He succeeded Hastings Kamuzu Banda as Malawi's president. He also served in Banda's cabinet as minister without portfolio, before retiring in 1980.
Muluzi served as a minister in various ministerial portfolios and as secretary general of MCP for years until he was dismissed for abusing MCP party funds.