By Rahim Abdul
The Parliament of Malawi is gearing up to welcome 224 Members of Parliament (MPs) following the official announcement of the 2025 Parliamentary Election results by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).
According to MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, results have been confirmed in 224 out of 229 constituencies across the country. The remaining five constituencies Lilongwe City Bwaila, Lilongwe Mtandire-Mtsiriza, Dedza Mtakataka, Nkhotakota Liwaladzi and Blantyre West remain vacant due to nullifications, postponements, or irregularities that were recorded during the electoral process.
The announcement marks the end of a tense but largely peaceful election period that saw high voter turnout in several regions, particularly in the Central and Southern parts of the country.
MEC has assured Malawians that reruns or by-elections in the affected constituencies will be conducted in due course, once legal and logistical processes are finalized.
Meanwhile, the Parliament of Malawi has intensified preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of the MPs-elect, which is expected to take place in the coming days at the Parliament Building in Lilongwe.
The ceremony will officially mark the beginning of the 2025–2030 parliamentary term.
According to Parliament’s Public Relations Officer, Ian Mwenye, all logistical arrangements including accommodation for MPs, orientation sessions and security measures are being finalized to ensure a smooth transition into the new legislative term.
“We are ready to welcome the new members. The House will soon resume for its opening session once the President sets the date for the official opening,” Mwenye said.
The swearing-in will be followed by the election of the Speaker, Deputy Speakers and the appointment of committee chairpersons, which are crucial steps in setting up the legislative framework for the next five years.
