Election Halted in Mchinji South Following Death of MCP Candidate
Published on August 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM by Edgar Naitha
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has suspended the election process for Msitu Ward in Mchinji South Constituency.
This decision follows the death of Edson Josiah, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate.
MEC Chairperson Justice Anabel Mtalimanja announced the suspension in line with section 49 of the Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government Elections Act, 2023.
She stated that all election proceedings in the ward are now void. A fresh election will be held as though a vacancy had occurred.
Justice Mtalimanja added that the Commission will announce a notice of vacancy at an appropriate time. A by-election will then be conducted in accordance with the law.
