The Malawi Electoral Commission said Wednesday that no political parties have asked for a scoped audit before next year's elections. MEC Chair Annabel Mtalimanja shared this news during her report on election readiness. She noted that some groups mention the 2019 BDO review as a reason for their current demands.
Mtalimanja explained the difference between past audits and current requests. The 2019 BDO work checked only that the math calculations matched between local tallies and official announcements. She stressed that any new audit needs clear goals based on specific problems found in the system. The commission refuses general audit requests because of security risks.
MEC officials told stakeholders they had already fixed all voter registration issues. Since Smartmatic was named to handle the elections, several opposition groups have wanted private audits. These parties worry about system safety, data protection, and how voter information stays secure. The September 16, 2025, general elections continue to move forward as planned.
Mtalimanja explained the difference between past audits and current requests. The 2019 BDO work checked only that the math calculations matched between local tallies and official announcements. She stressed that any new audit needs clear goals based on specific problems found in the system. The commission refuses general audit requests because of security risks.
MEC officials told stakeholders they had already fixed all voter registration issues. Since Smartmatic was named to handle the elections, several opposition groups have wanted private audits. These parties worry about system safety, data protection, and how voter information stays secure. The September 16, 2025, general elections continue to move forward as planned.
