By Chisomo Phiri
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate in the September 16, 2025 general elections, Vitumbiko Mumba, has declared that the party won the presidential race and will take legal action against any attempt to alter the outcome.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Sunday, Mumba alleged that the election was marred by widespread and systematic irregularities aimed at denying MCP victory.
Mumba, who said he was speaking on behalf of MCP presidential candidate President Lazarus Chakwera, explained that the claims are backed by evidence gathered by party agents, lawyers, and forensic experts.
“The findings are very clear, consistent, and deeply troubling. They include a forensic comparison of original polling station results forms, agent statements, time stamps, photographs, and contemporaneous notes,” he said.
According to Mumba, results recorded at polling centres do not correspond with the figures later announced at the national tally centre.
He further pointed to what he described as an unusually high number of null and void ballots in MCP strongholds.
“This is not 2014.You can’t bring fists or knives to a drone’s fight.Chakwera won in 2019, but he was robbed of victory. This time, God has not allowed it,” added Mumba.
He further accused some opposition parties of employing various tactics to create disorder with the aim of portraying the government as a failure.
Mumba cited challenges such as fuel shortages and persistent power blackouts in the country as examples of issues being used for political gain.
He said it is surprising that fuel is now readily available and that the problem of electricity blackouts has eased.
The press conference was attended by several MCP top members.
