Malawi’s governing party has called for a third presidential election, citing irregularities and intimidation in this week’s re-run vote as unofficial tallies show incumbent President Peter Mutharika losing to the opposition leader.
Unofficial tallies compiled by public broadcaster MBC gave opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera a dominant 60 percent lead, with the incumbent Mutharika trailing on 39 percent. “There is no doubt that these irregularities and malpractices will substantially affect the results in one way or another,” Mphepo continued.Malawi Electoral Commission spokesman Sangwani Mwafulirwa did not immediately respond to the DPP’s accusations.
“It is an uphill task, almost impossible, to build a credible case in court,” he told AFP. “The circus is over. There will be no such a thing as a fresh election.” The landmark ruling made Malawi just the second country south of the Sahara to have presidential poll results set aside, after Kenya in 2017.
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Malawi ruling party cries foul after presidential vote re-runMalawi's governing party is pushing for a third presidential election, citing irregularities and intimidation in a vote re-run where unofficial tallies show the opposition leader beating incumbent President Peter Mutharika.
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Malawi ruling party cries foul after presidential vote re-runMalawi's governing party is pushing for a third presidential election, citing irregularities and intimidation in a vote re-run where unofficial tallies show the opposition leader beating incumbent President Peter Mutharika.
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