MCP officials have named Adamson Kuseri Mkandawire as the winner of the race for Mzimba Central. They say he earned 262 votes against Vitumbiko Mumba, who received just five votes. The party held elections at Katunguwiru Primary School after changing locations because of early morning troubles. Officials moved from the first site at Chamaliwa Primary School when violence broke out during setup. Mkandawire will represent the party as their candidate for the area.
Mumba claims no real election happened at all. He says he works in London right now on official business and has never heard about any election date from party leaders. Mumba expected party secretary Richard Chimwendo Banda to send people to check voter eligibility first. He says this verification step never happened before officials declared the results. The situation remains unclear as both sides stand firm.
Mumba already filed papers with the court asking judges to stop these primary elections. He argues that MCP used voters not agree upon it through proper channels. The court sent this case to the Mzuzu High Court for a final decision. The judges will decide if the election results can stand or must be thrown out. Their ruling will determine who becomes the official MCP candidate for Mzimba Central.
Mumba claims no real election happened at all. He says he works in London right now on official business and has never heard about any election date from party leaders. Mumba expected party secretary Richard Chimwendo Banda to send people to check voter eligibility first. He says this verification step never happened before officials declared the results. The situation remains unclear as both sides stand firm.
Mumba already filed papers with the court asking judges to stop these primary elections. He argues that MCP used voters not agree upon it through proper channels. The court sent this case to the Mzuzu High Court for a final decision. The judges will decide if the election results can stand or must be thrown out. Their ruling will determine who becomes the official MCP candidate for Mzimba Central.
