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Malawi voided a parliamentary election due to vote tampering and procedural errors, ordering a new vote.
The Malawi Electoral Commission has nullified the results of the Lilongwe Mtandire-Mtsiriza parliamentary election due to procedural violations, including unauthorized handling of void votes and tampering with ballot materials.
The decision followed a challenge by MCP candidate George Zulu, who alleged 100 unaccounted void ballots.
MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja stated the irregularities compromised the election’s integrity, making verification impossible.
A by-election will be held to fill the seat, with the new date pending.
The ruling marks a rare case of a parliamentary election being voided after polling due to misconduct.
Malawi anuló una elección parlamentaria debido a la manipulación de votos y a errores de procedimiento, ordenando una nueva votación.