Malawi: 'Mutharika Will Stand - Period!' - DPP Fires Back At Succession Rumors, Holds Back-to-Back Rallies Across the Country

Malawi: 'Mutharika Will Stand - Period!' - DPP Fires Back At Succession Rumors, Holds Back-to-Back Rallies Across the Country

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) came out swinging this weekend, dispelling what it described as "desperate lies" and "fake news" suggesting that Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika would not contest in the 2025 elections.

Malawi High Court Grants DPP and UTM Bid to Challenge MEC Over Smartmatic Audit Ahead of Elections

Malawi’s High Court in Blantyre has granted the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Transformation Movement (UTM), and several individuals permission to review the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) decision to deny an audit of the Smartmatic Election Management System. The court has expedited the hearing to ensure a decision before the September 16 general elections. The DPP and UTM argued that refusing an audit is unlawful and undermin…

MEC faces court test over audit, other electoral concerns

The High Court of Malawi has granted two opposition parties and five individuals their wish to start judicial review proceedings on their demand for an independent audit of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) system. Presiding judge Chimbizgani Kacheche made the ruling in Blantyre yesterday following an application filed by private practice lawyers Felix Tambulasi and Bob Chimkango on behalf of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM Party, Rumphi…

DPP and UTM seek court intervention over MEC’s rejection of electoral audit - Malawi Freedom Network

By Burnett Munthali The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and UTM have taken legal action by lodging a formal complaint in court, challenging the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) decision to reject demands for a special audit of the electoral system. The two parties are requesting the court to review MEC’s stance, arguing that the audit is crucial to ensuring transparency and public confidence ahead of the September 16 General Elections. Acc…

DPP, UTM, five others take MEC to court over refusal of independent election audit Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM Party, and five others have taken the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to court over its refusal to allow an independent audit of the electoral process ahead of the September 2025 General Elections. This follows a ruling by the High Court in Blantyre, where Honourable Justice Matapa Kacheche on Monday […] The post DPP, UTM, five others take MEC to court over refusal of independent election audit appea…