In a significant political reversal, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the September 16 presidential election on Wednesday, paving the way for a return to power of former President Peter Mutharika.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that at 2 o'clock this afternoon, it will declare the winner of the 16 September presidential election, eight days after the poll.
Some members of the National Executive Committee for the United Democratic Front (UDF) have congratulated DPP President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for taking a early lead in the country's general elections.
The Election Situation Room (ESR) has called for restraint among youth supporters of the two leading political parties following premature celebrations in the aftermath of last week's general elections.
The High Court, Civil Division, has dismissed an application by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) member Madalitso Kazombo, who sought leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) in relation to the just-conducted elections in the Kasungu East constituency.
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