They were confirmed on 14 April 2013. Chakwera later submitted his nomination papers while still at the helm of the Malawi Assemblies of God
Zinatsimikika pa 14 April 2013. Pambuyo pake Chakwera anapeleka zikalata zoti amusankhe panthawi yomwe anali ali mtsogoleri wa mpingo wa Malawi Assemblies of God