The Evangelical Association of Malawi urged citizens to maintain peace while awaiting official election outcomes from the September 16 vote. Archbishop Mark Kambalazaza and Reverend Francis Mkandawire signed the religious organization's public statement. Church leaders praised the Electoral Commission for maintaining professional standards throughout the voting process. The association voiced concerns about alleged interference attempts favoring specific candidates during result management. Religious authorities highlighted persistent electoral problems that damaged previous contests in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019.
The faith-based group demanded stronger legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to prevent future violations. Leaders warned against early victory announcements and inflammatory statements that increase public tensions. The organization reminded political participants that democratic contests naturally produce both successful and unsuccessful candidates. Winners should celebrate respectfully while losers must accept outcomes with grace and dignity. The association emphasized that the next administration will face significant economic and social challenges requiring citizen cooperation and realistic expectations about progress.
The faith-based group demanded stronger legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to prevent future violations. Leaders warned against early victory announcements and inflammatory statements that increase public tensions. The organization reminded political participants that democratic contests naturally produce both successful and unsuccessful candidates. Winners should celebrate respectfully while losers must accept outcomes with grace and dignity. The association emphasized that the next administration will face significant economic and social challenges requiring citizen cooperation and realistic expectations about progress.
