Unofficial tallies from September 16 elections show Democratic Progressive Party candidate Peter Mutharika dominated the Zomba district with 213,241 votes across nine constituencies. President Lazarus Chakwera managed only 5,676 votes from the 236,720 valid ballots cast throughout the district. Former President Joyce Banda collected 4,414 votes despite campaigning in her traditional stronghold. Mutharika swept every constituency while Chakwera failed to win a single area. Banda and her daughter Edith Akridge Kachale struggled in Zomba Malosa, receiving 2,002 and 3,338 votes respectively for their campaigns.
Zomba City North and South constituencies delivered approximately 2,500 votes to Chakwera compared to Mutharika's impressive haul of more than 30,000 votes from the same areas. The results demonstrate Mutharika's overwhelming support throughout the district. Chakwera's poor performance contrasts sharply with his presidential incumbency. Banda's weak showing in her home territory suggests diminished political influence. These preliminary figures indicate a significant shift in voter preferences within this southeastern district.
Zomba City North and South constituencies delivered approximately 2,500 votes to Chakwera compared to Mutharika's impressive haul of more than 30,000 votes from the same areas. The results demonstrate Mutharika's overwhelming support throughout the district. Chakwera's poor performance contrasts sharply with his presidential incumbency. Banda's weak showing in her home territory suggests diminished political influence. These preliminary figures indicate a significant shift in voter preferences within this southeastern district.
