The Malawi Electoral Commission this morning received papers of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, Peter Mutharika, for the post of Presidency. Mutharika has chosen Airtel Malawi’s CEO, Saulos Chilima, as his running mate.

Below, it is the process in pictures and, FaceofMalawi, will be giving you of the other candidates as well especially the big four in the race.

The old and the young making entry into the trade fair grounds
The old and the young making entry into the trade fair grounds
Sea of blue that could not all be accommodated inside COMESA hall
Sea of blue that could not all be accommodated inside COMESA hall
Time to listen: Mutharika and Chilima inside the hall
Time to listen: Mutharika and Chilima inside the hall
Peter signs the forms while running mate, Chilima, and EC chair, Mbendera, looks on
Peter signs the forms while running mate, Chilima, and EC chair, Mbendera, looks on
A moment please Ben: Chilima talks to Mutharika's personal aide, Ben Phiri
A moment please Ben: Chilima talks to Mutharika’s personal aide, Ben Phiri