Chimulirenji Blocks DPP Primary Re-Run with Court Injunction
Published on June 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM by Edgar Naitha
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 2019 running mate Everton Chimulirenji has obtained a court injunction blocking the party from holding another primary election in Ntcheu North West.
The injunction also bars DPP from submitting any other candidate to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) besides Chimulirenji.
An inter partes hearing on the matter is scheduled for June 18.
DPP held primary elections in the constituency on April 12, 2025, where Chimulirenji faced off against Dr. Jane Ansah.
Chimulirenji was declared the winner of that contest.
However, on June 7, DPP nullified the April 12 results through a letter signed by Director of Elections, Dr. Jean Mathanga.
The party cited serious complaints from Dr. Ansah regarding the credibility of the process.
Allegations include interference by party officials, unsanctioned venue changes, and voting in darkness at Khomba.
DPP had scheduled a re-run of the primary for June 11.
That re-run is now on hold pending the court’s decision.
