22/09/2025
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that results from all 229 constituencies have been captured and transmitted into the Results Management System, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing vote-tallying process.
Speaking during the Commission’s 11th update at the National Tally Centre in Lilongwe, MEC Chairperson Justice Anabel Mtalimanja said all councils have processed their results in the system and compiled their district summaries, which have also been posted for public viewing.
Mtalimanja further disclosed that 35 out of 36 councils have successfully delivered their results to the National Tally Centre, with only Mangochi District yet to submit.
The Chairperson also called on political parties to act responsibly in their public statements, cautioning them against prematurely declaring victory to avoid misleading Malawians.
“Only MEC has the mandate to officially declare who is victorious,” she said.
The Commission reaffirmed that results will be officially declared within the legally provided eight-day framework, underscoring its commitment to conducting the process with transparency and precision.
In her final remarks, Mtalimanja stressed that “all complaints must be formally written and submitted through the proper channels,” adding that the Commission will thoroughly verify, reconcile, and validate all results before making a declaration.
