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Elson Bakili Muluzi (born March 17, 1943 in Machinga, Nyasaland) is a Malawian politician. He was the first freely elected President of Malawi from 1994 to 2004.[1] He was also chairman of the United Democratic Front (UDF) until 2009. He replaced Hastings Kamuzu Banda as Malawi's president. He also served in Banda's cabinet as Minister without Portfolio, before retiring in 1980.
Elson Bakili Muluzi | |
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| 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 Machinga, Nyasaland |
| Political party | Malawi Congress Party (before 1992) UDF (1992–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Chidzira Muluzi Patricia Shanil Muluzi |
| Children | 7 |
| Website | http://www.bakilimuluzi.com |
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