Malawi: Supreme Court Nullifies Balaka Mulunguzi Election, MP Mambala Loses Seat in Landmark Ruling

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Malawi
Politics
Malawi: Supreme Court Nullifies Balaka Mulunguzi Election, MP Mambala Loses Seat in Landmark Ruling

The Supreme Court of Appeal in Malawi has overturned the parliamentary election results for Balaka Mulunguzi Constituency, unseating MP Mambala. This ruling follows a successful appeal by Democratic Progressive Party candidate James Makhumula, who raised concerns over irregularities in the handling of results. The judgment revealed substantial discrepancies in electoral documents, casting doubt on the credibility of the declared outcome.

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