The legal team for parliamentary candidate George Zulu has expressed dissatisfaction with a High Court ruling that orders the Malawi Electoral Commission to declare a winner for the Mtandire-Mtsiriza constituency. Zulu's lead lawyer, Senior Counsel Pempho Likongwe, stated they disagree with the decision and will consult on a potential appeal.
Justice Semion Mdeza ruled that the commission's earlier annulment of results and call for a rerun were not legally conducted. The case was brought by Alfred Gangata, who initially won the September 2025 election by a five-vote margin before the results were nullified. Gangata's lawyer, Zwelithini Chipembere, welcomed the judgment as validating their complaint. The court did not specify a deadline for the commission to declare the winner.
Justice Semion Mdeza ruled that the commission's earlier annulment of results and call for a rerun were not legally conducted. The case was brought by Alfred Gangata, who initially won the September 2025 election by a five-vote margin before the results were nullified. Gangata's lawyer, Zwelithini Chipembere, welcomed the judgment as validating their complaint. The court did not specify a deadline for the commission to declare the winner.
