Court Order Seals MEC Warehouse in Lease Dispute as Commission Moves to Resolve Standoff
A court order has sealed one of the Malawi Electoral Commission’s warehouses at Njewa in Lilongwe over a lease dispute, as MEC says it is working with government and the landlord to resolve the matter.High Court Orders MEC to Release Lilongwe Mtandire–Ntsiriza Election Results
LILONGWE – The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has confirmed that one of its warehouses at Njewa in Lilongwe has been sealed after a court order was issued in connection with outstanding rental obligations following the expiry of its lease agreement.
The development has drawn public attention, with the electoral body moving swiftly to reassure Malawians that the situation will not affect its constitutional mandate or the security of public assets.Court Denies MCP Injunction: Path Clear for MEC to Announce Malawi Presidential Election Results
In a statement, MEC explained that although negotiations with the landlord to renew the lease had already been concluded, the agreement could not be finalised because it was awaiting government approval. The Commission attributed the delay to expenditure control measures introduced by the government earlier this year.
the temporary setback resulted in legal action that culminated in the court ordering the warehouse to be sealed.DPP Urges Supporters to Remain Calm as MEC Prepares to Announce Results
Despite the development, the Commission says it is actively engaging both the government and the property owner to find an amicable solution and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
MEC has further assured the public that it remains fully committed to safeguarding electoral materials and other public property under its custody while continuing to discharge its constitutional responsibilities.
The Commission did not disclose the value of the outstanding rental obligations or indicate how long the warehouse is expected to remain sealed.
The incident comes as Malawi continues preparations for future electoral activities, making the security and accessibility of electoral infrastructure a matter of significant public interest.
