Rumours of Chakwera's intention to run in the MCP's presidential race were first reported in online media on 9 April 2013
Mphekesera zoti Chakwera ali ndi ganizo lodzayima nawo pa chisankho cha mtsogoleri wa MCP zinatsikindikizidwa koyamba pa tsamba lofalitsa nkhani la intaneti pa 9 April 2013