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Mutharika Furious After Being Misled About 2025 Election Outcome

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Mutharika Furious After Being Misled About 2025 Election Outcome

By Lucy Tambala

Unconfirmed reports suggest that former Malawi President Peter Mutharika is furious with his inner circle after allegedly being misled into believing he had won the 2025 presidential election. Sources close to the retired leader claim he was assured of victory by his top aides, only to be blindsided by official results indicating otherwise.

Mutharika, now in his 80s and said to be in frail health, is reported to have lashed out at his wife and a few trusted allies upon learning the truth. A bodyguard stationed at the former president’s Page House residence allegedly told this publication that Mutharika has refused to eat and had been drinking whisky while angrily shouting throughout the day.

Mutharika



Concern has grown among some Malawians over Mutharika’s wellbeing in the aftermath of the election disappointment.

According to provisional figures circulating in political circles, MCP’s Lazarus Chakwera is leading the presidential race with approximately 54% of the vote, while Mutharika trails at around 30%.

Again, these reports remain unverified and should be treated as speculation until confirmed by official sources.

Political Analysts Warn Malawians Against DPP’s Election Misinformation

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Political Analysts Warn Malawians Against DPP’s Election Misinformation<br>

By Ray Phillips


Political analysts have cautioned Malawians not to fall for propaganda being spread by the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which continues to falsely claim victory in the ongoing elections despite clear indications of a significant loss.

On Wednesday morning, the DPP flooded social media with misleading posts, alleging that some of its top officials had secured parliamentary seats. One notable example was the claim that Alfred Gangata, one of the party’s vice presidents, had won.

MEC chair Mtalimanja

However, Malawi Media later confirmed that Gangata had actually lost to MCP’s George Zulu.
Another DPP candidate, Mukhitho, was also falsely declared victorious by the party, despite suffering a clear defeat at the polls.

Political analyst Raynad Mandabwe has warned that the DPP is deliberately spreading disinformation to sow political unrest and confuse the public. He noted that the party appears desperate, knowing that its aging leader, Peter Mutharika, who is reportedly struggling with mobility, has lost public confidence and the election.

Mandabwe urged Malawians to remain calm, rely on official sources, and reject attempts to undermine the democratic process through fake news.

Independent Candidate Paul Wongani Ng’oma wins in Ntcheu Central

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Independent Candidate Paul Wongani Ng’oma wins in Ntcheu Central

By Wadza Botomani

Independent parliamentary candidate Paul Wongani Ng’oma is leading in unofficial results from Ntcheu Central Constituency. Ng’oma, the son of  Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, garnered strong support in early tallies, including 116 votes at Chitungu Primary School Polling Centre  and 68 votes at Ntcheu Prison Polling Station . These results, though not yet official, indicate a significant lead for Ng’oma in the constituency.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has yet to announce official outcomes, as it has up to 14 days to publish parliamentary results.

Paul Wongani Ng’oma



Ng’oma, who campaigned on a platform of economic empowerment, improved educational infrastructure, and better access to clean water, emphasized his commitment to addressing poverty and hunger in the region during a recent speech at Beni Kadzilawa Ground.

Ntcheu Central, previously a traditional stronghold, was subdivided into multiple constituencies by MEC ahead of the elections, with five parliamentary seats now at stake.

As vote counting continues, all parties are urged to respect the legal process and await MEC’s official announcement.

Malawi Law Society Urges Patience and Respect for Electoral Process

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Malawi Law Society Urges Patience and Respect for Electoral Process

By Wadza Botomani

The Malawi Law Society has issued a strong warning against premature declarations of victory in the recent tripartite elections. This statement follows claims of victory by the ruling Malawi Congress Party and other candidates.

The society emphasized that the Malawi Electoral Commission is the sole authority constitutionally mandated to determine and announce the final election results.

Njobvu

According to the law, the commission has up to eight days to publish presidential results, fourteen days for parliamentary results, and twenty-one days for local government results.

In a press statement signed by its Chairman, Davis Njobvu, the Society appealed to all political parties and their supporters to respect the legal process and patiently await the official results from the commission.

Chakwera takes early lead in Lilongwe Chilobwe amid slow tallying

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Chakwera takes early lead in Lilongwe Chilobwe amid slow tallying

By Burnett Munthali

President Lazarus Chakwera is leading in 15 out of 27 polling stations in Lilongwe Chilobwe Constituency.

From these 15 polling centres, he has so far secured a total of 28,111 votes.

Akwame Bandawe, running as an independent candidate, is trailing in second place with 289 votes.

Chakwera



Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has recorded 189 votes in the same centres.

Dalitso Kabambe has managed to collect 62 votes, while Joyce Banda of the People’s Party has received 49 votes.

The Chief Returning Officer at Malembo Tally Centre, Fackson Chipalasa, confirmed the figures when briefing the media.

He explained that the tallying of results has been moving slowly due to erratic network challenges.

Chipalasa emphasized that despite the delays, officials are working carefully to ensure that the process remains transparent and accurate.

Observers at the tally centre noted that the slow pace has caused anxiety among party monitors and supporters eagerly waiting for updates.

The situation highlights the importance of efficient communication systems in ensuring that election results are processed smoothly.

As tallying continues, more results are expected to be released in the coming hours to give a clearer picture of the constituency’s outcome.

Political analysts say the early lead for Chakwera in Lilongwe Chilobwe reflects his strong support base in the capital region.

They caution, however, that with 12 polling centres still to be counted, the final outcome remains open until all votes are tallied.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has yet to issue an official update on the overall progress in Lilongwe District.

For now, all eyes remain on Malembo Tally Centre as the counting and verification process continues under tight observation.

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