By Suleman Chitera
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is operating within the law as it processes and verifies the 2025 presidential election results, despite growing speculation and misinformation circulating on social media.
MEC Has 8 Days by Law to Announce Results
According to Malawi’s Constitution and electoral laws, MEC has eight (8) days from the closing of polls to announce the final results of the presidential election. This provision was upheld during the Mbendera ruling, which emphasized the importance of following due process to safeguard the integrity of elections.
This means MEC is not delaying but acting lawfully by ensuring results are finalized within the set timeframe. Based on the electoral calendar, the official announcement must be made by Wednesday, aligning with constitutional requirements.Pastors Voice Endorses Peter Mutharika for Malawi Presidency
MEC Complying With Court Orders
In line with the Kacheche ruling, the Court instructed MEC to ensure that electronically transmitted results are cross-checked against manually recorded ones. This process is critical to guaranteeing credibility, transparency, and accuracy.
Such a task is not minor—it demands time, precision, and accountability to ensure the results reflect the true will of Malawians.
MEC’s Duty to Address Complaints First
The law also mandates MEC to attend to all complaints from candidates before these matters escalate to court. This is part of MEC’s constitutional duty and a necessary step in maintaining fairness in the electoral process. Failure to resolve such disputes would amount to an abdication of responsibility.Professor Mutharika kicks off nomination day at BICC with early morning submission
Stop Misinformation: MEC Is Fulfilling Its Mandate
Allegations that MEC is engaging in irregular practices are false and misleading. Instead, the Commission is executing its legal and constitutional role, balancing the verification of results, attending to electoral disputes, and adhering to judicial guidance.
Conclusion
As Malawians await the official results of the 2025 presidential elections, it is crucial to remain patient and trust in due process. The Malawi Electoral Commission is acting within the law and fulfilling its constitutional mandate to deliver free, fair, and credible elections.
