The Concerned Citizens of Malawi (CCM) has urged law enforcement agencies to safeguard the tallying, verification and announcement processes of results for the September 16 General Election.
CCM national chairperson Edward Kambanje said yesterday that security agencies must promote calm, enforce respect for the law and ensure any violation of electoral rules is not tolerated.
He also called on the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to expedite the results process to prevent public anxiety.
“With the legal deadline for presidential results set for September 24, 2025, and MEC promising regular updates, swift action is essential to prevent any escalation of public tension,” said Kambanje.
The grouping also joined the Malawi Law Society (MLS) and other civil society organisations in condemning Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as well as other candidates, for usurping MEC’s mandate by prematurely claiming victory.
Said Kambanje: “We strongly condemn such actions as they undermine the integrity of our democratic process and carry the dangerous potential of fuelling unnecessary tension and provoking violence among citizens during this crucial period.
“We, therefore, call upon every stakeholder to reject premature claims of victory and to safeguard the integrity of the process.”
He stressed that the nation was at a delicate yet defining moment, adding that the ongoing electoral process was not only a test of institutions but also a reflection of Malawians’ collective maturity as patriotic citizens.
CCM national coordinator Noel Maganga echoed the call for restraint, saying it was important for political leaders, their supporters, and the public at large to remain calm.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, MLS reminded political parties that under Section 98 of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, MEC has up to eight days, 14 days, and 21 days to publish national results for presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections respectively.
Earlier in the day, MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila told journalists that while MEC is the only body mandated to release official results, the party was confident of victory.
At a separate media briefing, DPP vice-president for the Centre Alfred Gangata, also claimed unofficial results favoured his party.
