The United Democratic Front (UDF) has conceded defeat in the September 16 presidential election and has since congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika who is leading with a wide margin over incumbent President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera.

UDF National Executive Committee (NEC), led by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Labana Chilungo, announced on Tuesday afternoon, that as a party that is ingrained in democracy, it was important to accept defeat and let the will of the people should prevail over the wishes of the few others who would want to cling to power.

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The NEC made the declarations when it addressed journalists in Lilongwe.

Other members present at the press briefing included Saidi Bauti, Janet Gwaza, Gilbert Mwechumu and Bilal Mbowani.

“We organized this press briefing to specifically announce our acceptance of the will of the people and congratulate the winning candidate, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Although MEC is yet to announce the winner, but from the results released, so far, it is clear that Mutharika is set to win the election with a wide margin,” said Chilungo.

Taking his turn, Mbowani – who is the party’s Regional Youth Director (centre) – cautioned the youth against being weaponised and sponsored to perpetrate violence, stressing that violence does not have a place in a democratic society like Malawi.

Mbowani appealed to the youth from all political parties to unite around consolidating democracy and advancing the social and economic aspirations of the country.

Theme mentioned NEC members admitted that they had organized the presser without the blessings of their party leader, Atupele Muluzi, who is contesting the outcome of the presidential election.

Meanwhile, former president Bakili Muluzi has advised President Chakwera to concede defeat and congratulate the winner.

The elder Muluzi emphasized that “there’s life after the State House”; hence, the importance of the incumbent Head of State to let go of the trappings of the Highest Office in the land.

As the country is still at stand still waiting for official announcement of the 16 September 2025 polls results, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is currently holding a press briefing at the party’s headquarters in Lilongwe.

Among notable faces at the presser are Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba, Jessie Kabwila, Monica Chang’anamuno, Ken Nsonda, Richard Chimwendo Banda and Sam Dalits Kawale.

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The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate has said the party has gathered overwhelming evidence of electoral irregularities in many polling stations. Mumba cited Mangochi South West as an example, stressing that similar cases have been reported in about 13 districts, where number of total votes cast is more than registered number of voters.

Mumba adds that the party has initiated to lodge formal compliant to Malawi Electoral Commission. He says no one should pressurize MEC to announce the results before auditing the ballot papers and tally sheets, asking the MCP faithful to remain patient

Speaking at the briefing, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba says the party still remains hopeful that it will triumph in the elections. According to Mumba, the party has uncovered a syndicate pioneered by other parties to disrupt the vote counting process

Publicity Secretary for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has accused the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) of being involved in violent acts in Kasungu.

Dr. Kabwira made the remarks on Tuesday at the MCP headquarters in Lilongwe, stating that AFORD supporters allegedly damaged a vehicle and assaulted Chikondi Chisale, an aspiring MCP candidate for Kasungu Central.

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“We are appalled by this act, which demonstrates their desperation and inability to win the September 16 elections. Their resort to violence is a clear indication that they lack confidence in their own campaign,” she said.

Kabwira added that AFORD’s actions reflect weakness and a lack of faith in their electoral prospects. “When a party resorts to violence, it shows they have no ground to stand on. We urge AFORD to focus on campaigning peacefully and allow the people to decide,” she added.

She also called on MCP supporters to maintain peace throughout the campaign period.

Chikondi Chisale said he was robbed of MK17 million, a phone, and footballs intended for distribution to local boys. “This is a serious incident, and I urge the authorities to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said.