Malawi Freedom Network 
By Malawi Freedom Network
Moses Dossi, Vice President of the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM), has been barred from contesting for the association’s presidency in the 2026 elections after being declared ineligible on the basis that he is a politically exposed person (PEP).
ICTAM President Clarence Gama confirmed the development in response to a questionnaire on Saturday, saying the election process is being handled by an independent electoral committee.
“There is an independent electoral committee that is running the council election process, and as you may know, they have given all candidates who have been declared ineligible seven days to appeal,” Gama said.
The decision effectively puts Dossi’s presidential bid on hold while he considers whether to challenge the determination through the appeal process.
Dossi is the current Vice President of ICTAM and had expressed interest in taking over the leadership of the professional association in the 2026 elections.
However, details surrounding the specific grounds used by the electoral committee to classify Dossi as a politically exposed person have not been publicly provided in the response from ICTAM President Gama.
Under the election process, candidates declared ineligible have been given seven days to appeal their decisions. The outcome of any appeal will therefore determine whether Dossi can proceed with his bid for the ICTAM presidency.
Efforts by Malawi Freedom Network to obtain Dossi’s reaction to his disqualification were unsuccessful, as he could not be reached on his mobile phone.
Dossi is also a brother to Chikwawa West Member of Parliament Susan Dossi.
The development comes as ICTAM prepares to conduct its 2026 elections, which will determine the association’s next leadership and direction.
The ICT association plays a key role in representing professionals in Malawi’s information and communications technology sector, including advocacy, professional development and engagement on issues affecting the country’s technology industry.
Dossi’s eligibility is now expected to remain a key issue ahead of the elections, particularly if he decides to use the seven-day window to appeal the electoral committee’s decision.
