He extended that he has no doubt the people will love what they would get out of the elections, end the quarrels and get down to work.

Mutharika was speaking on situation in Zimbabwe elections saying, people of Zimbabwe themselves have all it takes to unmake or make their country.  He said he shares the idea that, external forces could not work in situations like that of Zimbabwe. The president was impressed that the region succeeded in giving Zimbabwe citizens freedom to chose what they want.

He made the statement answering questions from journalists in Lilongwe, when he held a jolly interaction with members of the media.

Mutharika made the statement days after his return from China, saying he is impressed with the spirit of Zimbabweans by holding on to peaceful means during the emotional electoral process.

He said such conduct is enviable because it provides model to the rest of Africa that violence will never build the beautiful continent of Africa, rather would only ravage its rich potentials.

"Interfering in Zimbabwe scenario could have just made things worse that they were but I am impressed that no external force was applied and citizens have been given full opportunity to do what they want," he said.

Mutharika said he was impressed with the peace that characterized the electoral process when some international observers were fearing for crises similar to that of Kenya.

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