Political fights heat up as Malawi heads toward September elections. The Democratic Progressive Party blames election officials for hiding problems and hurting voter trust. Officials refuse to let outsiders check their computer systems that track voters. Party leaders say this blocks fair elections and openness. Many citizens worry the vote will not be honest.
Election workers admit some people registered twice across the country. They claim fewer than 15,000 cases exist among 7.2 million total voters. Critics say even small cheating can change tight races. The commission says checking their computers could create security risks and cause violence. Opposition members want courts to force an audit.
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